Objective: to characterize the profile of users intoxicated by drugs of abuse reported to a center of information and toxicological assistance and related this to the occurrence of deaths. Methods: study of case series reported in the 2010-2011 biennium after active case finding. Data were obtained from epidemiological records filed in the center and submitted to univariate analysis, with chi-squared test and Fischer test. Results: three hundred and thirty nine cases were found, most were men (87.3%), with basic education (61.0%) and elderly (37.2%). Alcohol use (83.8%) and chronic intoxications (89.9%) were predominant. Clinical complications were present in most medical diagnoses (63.4%). However, mortality was higher in the event deferral by cold and fire weapons. Conclusion: the consumption of drugs of abuse influences morbidity and mortality, particularly in men aged at 60 years or above and with low level of education.

This integrative review aimed to identify options for therapeutic intervention in the last five years for the treatment of the incontinence-associated dermatitis in institutionalized elderly. The literature research was conducted in the electronics database: Lilacs, Medline, Scopus, Science Direct and Web of Science, with complete inclusion of scientific articles, published in Portuguese, Spanish or English, and dated from 2007 to 2011. In total (n=7), they were all in English and originated in Europe and North America. It was verified that absorbent products, baby wipes and topical products can bring good results, therefore they are strengthened by research of higher methodological stringency. Due to the scarcity of research about this theme and availability of similar products for the therapy of Incontinence Associated Dermatitis, it's necessary the development of evaluative research in the institutionalized elderly care.

Objetivo: elaborar padrões mínimos para assistência de enfermagem às pessoas intoxicadas por álcool e atendidas em unidades de atenção às urgências. Método: investigação documental, construída a partir da experiência dos autores como integrantes da equipe assistencial de enfermagem de um centro de assistência toxicológica, alicerçada em revisão de literatura. Resultados: foram apresentados em duas unidades: breve revisão bibliográfica sobre segurança do paciente e de usuários de bebidas alcoólicas atendidos em serviços de urgência, e descrição de padrões mínimos de assistência inicial de enfermagem, necessários à segurança de usuários de bebida alcoólica, em três aspectos: clínico/biológico, psicoemocional e social. Conclusão: A padronização apresentada, além de normatizar a prática de enfermagem, melhora a execução de programas assistenciais em centros de assistência toxicológica.Descritores: Assistência de enfermagem; Segurança; Bebidas Alcoólicas.