Objective:To describe the observed behavior of professionals in two neonatal and pediatric intensive care units regarding the use of central venous catheter insertion bundle, and the clinical and birth profile of neonates and children who received the devices. Method: A quantitative descriptive exploratory study was conducted in two intensive care units of a public hospital in Belo Horizonte with neonates and children, between February and September 2016. Results: The sample consisted of 59 observed implants of central venous catheter. Most patients were male preterm infants, of cesarean delivery and proper weight according to the gestational age. Among all procedures observed, only three followed all recommendations for the central venous catheter insertion bundle. Incorrect techniques were observed while performing surgical antisepsis and inadequate use of chlorhexidine, an antiseptic. Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of more investment in continuous training of the team on the prevention of bloodstream infection caused by central venous catheter to reduce the number of adverse events related to intravenous therapy. DESCRIPTORS INTRODUCTIONThe technical and scientific advances related to invasive procedures have led to reduced infant mortality and increased survival rate of preterm newborns, which has changed the profile of care, raising the demand for increasingly complex care required for the survival of this population (1)(2)(3) . The adoption of central venous catheters (CVC) in clinical practice was an important advance in the care to preterm newborns, ensuring safe venous access with less invasive, simple and low-cost techniques.The types of CVC commonly used in pediatrics and neonatology are peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), central insertion catheters, and umbilical venous catheters (UVC). These devices allow continuous administration of intravenous fluids and medications, parenteral nutrition, hemodynamic monitoring, and in some cases transfusion of blood products, depending on the catheter caliber and the patient's age (2,4) . Despite the advantages of CVC, there are risks of complications associated with their use, such as venous thromboembolism, hemorrhage, infiltration, rupture, phlebitis and infection, with primary bloodstream infections (PBSI) being the most frequently related to health care (5)(6)(7) . PBSI can lead to clinical complications for patients, longer hospital stay, increased morbidity and mortality, and a significant increase in health care costs (8) . Planning and adopting PBSI prevention measures is essential for reducing morbidity and mortality rates, improving the quality and safety of health care, and reducing hospitalization costs (7,(9)(10) . Strategies have been developed to reduce the incidence of PBSI associated with central venous catheters, for instance, the guidelines proposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), called Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections (10) . This is a...

The study was aimed at reporting a case of a patient who developed Hand-Foot Syndrome (HFS) grade 3 due the use of capecitabine and for which massage was used with aqueous-based moisturizer, aloe vera. The patient's functional capacity was assessed using the ECOG Performance Scale and the lesions were photographed during nursing appointment that occurred at intervals of ten days, totaling forty days of monitoring. There was significant improvement in tissue integrity, with total regression of symptoms, an important gain in quality of life, and immediate return to chemotherapy. It is believed that aloe vera can be an important component in nursing care in patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy.

CINQ and SWM may be valid tools for diagnosing CIPN in oncology practice. SWM may identify subclinical CIPN.

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Introduction: To provide safe, effective, timely and individualized care is a major challenge in health care. Currently, the main errors in health care are related to medication errors. These errors can cause damages, especially in pediatrics, because of organs’ immaturity and variation in the weight and body surface. In this way, the importance of nursing in this scenario is perceived to guarantee a safe care.Objective: To investigate the practice of nursing professionals about drug administration process, as well as the circumstances that lead to errors. Method: Descriptive, quantitative study with 147 nursing professionals in Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Units. To collect data, a questionnaire was used elaborated and based on the recommendations of the Guideline for Prevention of Intravascular catheter-related infections with questions related to the practice of drug administration and afterwards a descriptive data analysis was used. Results: The professionals pointed out weaknesses in the practice, such as double checking of medications, administration of medication prepared by the colleague, delays and lack in checking the prescriptions. The most common errors were derived from the wrong dose and the environmental factors were presented as a critical point. Conclusion: The findings interfere in the consolidation of safety practices in drug administration in pediatrics and neonatology, suggesting the need for team qualification and continuous monitoring of the work process Introducción: Prestar un cuidado seguro, efectivo, oportuno e individualizado es un gran desafío en la asistencia a la salud. Actualmente, los principales errores en la asistencia a la salud están relacionados con errores de medicación. Estos errores pueden ocasionar daños, especialmente en pediatría, debido a la inmadurez de los órganos y la variación de peso y superficie corpórea. De esta forma, se percibe la importancia de la enfermería en ese escenario para la garantía de una asistencia segura.Objetivo: Investigar la práctica de los profesionales de enfermería sobre el proceso de administración de medicamentos, así como las circunstancias que conducen a los errores. Método: Estudio descriptivo, cuantitativo, realizado con 147 profesionales de enfermería en Unidades Intensivas neonatales y pediátricas. Para la recolección de datos se utilizó un cuestionario elaborado y basado en las recomendaciones de la Guideline for Prevention of Intravascular cateter-related infections relacionadas con la práctica de la administración de medicamentos y posteriormente se realizó análisis descriptivo de los datos. Resultados: Los profesionales señalaron fragilidades de la práctica como chequeo doble de las medicaciones, administración de medicamentos preparados por el compañero, retrasos y falta de verificación de las prescripciones. Los errores más comunes derivaron de dosis erróneas y los factores ambientales fueron presentados como punto crítico. Conclusión: Los hallazgos encontrados interfieren en la consolidación de prácticas de seguridad en la administración de medicación en pediatría y neonatología, sugiriendo la necesidad de la calificación del equipo y monitoreo continuo del proceso de trabajo. Introdução: Prestar um cuidado seguro, efetivo, oportuno e individualizado é um grande desafio na assistência à saúde. Atualmente, os principais erros na assistência à saúde estão relacionados à erros de medicação. Esses erros podem ocasionar danos, especialmente na pediatria, em decorrência da imaturidade dos órgãos e a variação de peso e superfície corpórea. Dessa forma, percebe-se a importância da enfermagem nesse cenário para a garantia de uma assistência segura. Objetivo: Investigar a prática dos profissionais de enfermagem sobre processo de administração de medicamento, bem como as circunstâncias que levam aos erros.Método: estudo descritivo, quantitativo, realizado com 147 profissionais de enfermagem em Unidades Intensivas neonatais e pediátricas. Para a coleta de dados foi utilizado um questionário elaborado e alicerçado nas recomendações do Guideline for Prevention of Intravascular cateter-related infections com perguntas relativas a prática de administração de medicamentos e posteriormente realizado analise descritiva dos dados. Resultados: Os profissionais apontaram fragilidades da prática como checagem dupla das medicações, administração de medicações preparada pelo colega, atrasos e falta de checagem das prescrições. Os erros mais comuns derivaram de dose errada e os fatores ambientais foram apresentados como ponto crítico. Conclusão: os achados encontrados interferem na consolidação de práticas de segurança na administração de medicação na pediatria e neonatologia, sugerindo necessidade da qualificação da equipe e monitoramento continuo do processo de trabalho.