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Quantitative exploratory study with the objective to identify the perspectives of professors and undergraduate students on aspects regarding hand hygiene and healthcare associated infections in their daily care practice. The study instrument was a questionnaire with seven statements related to the studied theme, which was answered by 109 undergraduate students and 53 professors at a public university in São Paulo, Brazil. Significant disagreement between the two groups was observed in regard to the statement that internship settings make supplies available at points that promote hand hygiene practices (p=0.02), while significant agreement (p<0.01) was observed in regard to the unavailability of alcohol-based handrub preparation for hand hygiene. Practical activities developed by the professors and undergraduate students take place at locations where there is not proper infrastructure for recommended hand hygiene practices, which may contribute to lapses in the care process and compromise patient safety. DESCRIPTORS:Hand disinfection. Patient safety. Cross infection. HIGIENIZAÇÃO DAS MÃOS E A SEGURANÇA DO PACIENTE:PERSPECTIVA DE DOCENTES E UNIVERSITÁRIOS RESUMO: Pesquisa exploratória, de abordagem quantitativa, com objetivo de identificar a perspectiva de docentes e universitários da área da saúde sobre aspectos relacionados à higienização das mãos e infecções relacionadas à assistência à saúde no cotidiano de sua prática. Responderam o instrumento estruturado com sete assertivas relacionadas à temática, 109 universitários e 53 docentes de uma universidade pública de São Paulo, Brasil. Observou-se discordância significativa entre os grupos quanto à afirmativa de que os locais de estágio dispõem de suprimentos em pontos que favoreçam a higienização das mãos (p=0,02), e concordância significante (p<0,01) quanto à indisponibilidade de álcool gel para higienização das mãos. As atividades práticas desenvolvidas pelos docentes e universitários ocorrem em locais nos quais não há adequada infraestrutura para práticas preconizadas de higienização das mãos, fato que pode contribuir para a ocorrência de falhas no processo de cuidar e compromete a segurança do paciente. DESCRITORES:Lavagem de mãos. Segurança do paciente. Infecção hospitalar. HIGIENE DE LAS MANOS Y LA SEGURIDAD DEL PACIENTE: LA PERSPECTIVA DE LOS PROFESORES Y UNIVERSITARIOSRESUMEN: Investigación cuantitativa y exploratoria, que objetivó identificar perspectivas de profesores y estudiantes sobre higiene de las manos y infecciones relacionadas con el cuidado de la salud en su cotidiano de práctica. Respondieron el instrumento estructurado con siete declaraciones relacionadas con el tema, 109 universitarios y 53 profesores de una universidad pública en São Paulo, Brasil. Fue observada discordancia significante entre los grupos en relación con la afirmativa de que los sitios de enseñanza práctica tienen materiales que favorezcan la higiene de manos (p=0,02) y una concordancia significativa (p<0,01) cuanto a frecuente indisponibilidad de alcohol en gel p...

Objective: To describe and analyze nursing diagnoses established on newborns’ medical consultations in a primary health care service. Method: Descriptive, analytical and quantitative study performed in a primary health care clinic in São Paulo. Data were collected from the medical records of 37 children treated in 39 nursing consultations during their neonatal period. The identified nursing diagnoses were analyzed regarding: frequency, classification in strengthening or exhaustion in light of the health-disease process, and the correspondence with the essential needs of infants. Results: 372 diagnoses were identified, most of them of strengthening (71%), such as efficient development (n = 37) and effective growth (n = 36). Among the exhaustion diagnoses (29%), there was a predominance of risk for suffocation (n = 15) and impaired tissue integrity (n = 14). Most diagnoses corresponded to the need of physical protection and security. Conclusion: Families are strengthened in the care of the essential needs of newborns, however, preventing diseases is necessary.

Hand hygiene represents a fundamental nursing care practice and is traditionally considered the most important and effective measure in the prevention and control of healthcare-related infections. However, studies indicate that adherence to the procedure is unsatisfactory throughout the world, and show low adherence rates. In a context in which patient safety stands out as a priority, this text submits refl ections about professional responsibility when not adhering to hand hygiene practices, and ethical aspects related to this conduct. Descriptors: Hand hygiene; Patient safety; Nursing care; Knowledge, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Cross Infections. RESUMOA higienização das mãos (HM) representa uma prática fundamental do cuidado de enfermagem e é tradicionalmente considerada como a medida mais importante e efi caz na prevenção e controle de infecções relacionadas à assistência à saúde. Entretanto, estudos apontam que a adesão ao procedimento é insatisfatória em todo o mundo e evidenciam baixas taxas de adesão. Num contexto no qual a segurança do paciente destaca-se como prioridade, o texto traz refl exões acerca da responsabilidade profi ssional ao não aderir às práticas de HM e de aspectos éticos relacionados a essa conduta. Descritores: Higiene das Mãos; Segurança do Paciente; Cuidados de Enfermagem; Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde; Infecção Hospitalar. RESUMEN La higienización de las manos (HM) representa una práctica fundamental del cuidado de enfermería, y es tradicionalmente considerada como la medida más importante y efi caz para la prevención y control de infecciones relacionadas a la atención de salud. No obstante, estudios expresan que la adhesión al procedimiento no es satisfactoria en todo el mundo y evidencian bajas tasas de adhesión. En un contexto en el cual la seguridad del paciente se destaca como prioridad, el texto refl exiona acerca de la responsabilidad profesional al no adherir a las prácticas de HM y sobre aspectos éticos relacionados a dicha conducta.

Hand hygiene compliance raised significantly after infrastructure, educational, and performance feedback interventions. However, despite the significant effect of the implemented interventions, the overall hand hygiene compliance rate was low. Perceived social pressure characterised a determinant factor of intention to perform the behaviour "hand hygiene during patient care in the PICU", reinforcing the need for behaviour determinants analysis when designing promotional interventions.

Syringe infusion pumps (SIPs) led to major advances in infusion therapy and were gradually applied to the transfusion of packed red blood cells (RBCs), raising questions about possible cell damage. The objectives of this study were to determine levels of hematocrit (%), total hemoglobin (g/dL), free hemoglobin (g/dL), lactate dehydrogenase (units/L), potassium (mmol/L), the degree of hemolysis (%) of RBCs infused by an SIP, and to investigate the influence of the infusion rate. The experimental study comprised 14 RBCs, 3 SIPs, and infusion rates of 5, 10, and 20 mL/h. The results showed total hemoglobin reduction (P = .003), and increased free hemoglobin and hemolysis (P <.001) were identified. The conclusion reached was that RBCs presented changes in free hemoglobin and degree of hemolysis.

Objectives: To verify the occurrence of the risk and protective factors for sudden infant death syndrome during nursing consultation. Methods: Retrospective cohort study conducted based on medical records from a primary care unit in the municipality of São Paulo. The sample consisted of 63 infants assisted from January to December 2016. Results: The average age of infants was 3.2 months. The main risk factors identified were the presence of soft objects in the crib (93.6%) and bed sharing (58.7%). Predominant protective factors were breastfeeding (95.2%) followed by updated immunization (90.5%). Conclusions: Risk and protective factors for sudden infant death syndrome were identified in the study sample, indicating the importance of addressing the issue with families of children under 1 year of age to prevent the occurrence of such events.

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