Care and Infection Control Measures in the Intensive Care Unit with Emphasis on Nursing Roles: Narrative Review

Giovana Vitória Guimarães Mendonça

Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Benevides (SEMSA), Benevides, Pará, Brazil.

Jaqueline Cristina da Silva Belém

Faculdade Integrada da Amazônia (FINAMA), Belém, Pará, Brazil.

Keniellry Daris Pinheiro

Faculdade Integrada da Amazônia (FINAMA), Belém, Pará, Brazil.

Simone Pereira de Sousa Guedes

Universidade da Amazônia (UNAMA), Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil.

Ana Karolina Oliveira dos Santos Aguiar

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Universidade do Estado do Pará e Universidade Federal do Amazonas (PPGENF/UEPA/UFAM), Belém, Pará, Brazil.

Ana Alice Matias Ambé

Centro Universitário Metropolitano da Amazônia (UNIFAMAZ), Belém, Pará, Brazil.

Benedita Leida Martins Rodrigues

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gestão e Saúde na Amazônia, Universidade do Estado do Pará e Fundação Santa Casa de Misericórdia do Pará (PPGGSA/UEPA/FSMPA), Belém, Pará, Brazil.

Roseane do Nascimento Souza

Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Ananindeua (SESAU), Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil.

Katiane Alexandre Alves Coêlho

Hospital São Vicente, Belém, Pará, Brazil.

Brena Luciana Miranda Nicolela Carvalho

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Virologia, Instituto Evandro Chagas (PPGV/IEC), Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil.

Suellen Moura Teles

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Virologia, Instituto Evandro Chagas (PPGV/IEC), Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil.

Lidiane Assunção de Vasconcelos

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Parasitária na Amazônia, Universidade do Estado do Pará e Instituto Evandro Chagas (PPGBPA/UEPA/IEC), Belém, Pará, Brazil.

Tamires de Nazaré Soares

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Parasitária na Amazônia, Universidade do Estado do Pará e Instituto Evandro Chagas (PPGBPA/UEPA/IEC), Belém, Pará, Brazil.

Ivonete Vieira Pereira Peixoto

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Universidade do Estado do Pará e Universidade Federal do Amazonas (PPGENF/UEPA/UFAM), Belém, Pará, Brazil.

Daniele Melo Sardinha *

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Parasitária na Amazônia, Universidade do Estado do Pará e Instituto Evandro Chagas (PPGBPA/UEPA/IEC), Belém, Pará, Brazil.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), particularly those caused by antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, represent a significant global public health concern. The prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remains a primary focus of health, safety and quality programmes. Despite the advances that have been made in the field of infection prevention, the impact of HAIs is particularly significant in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This narrative literature review aims to examine the care and infection control measures in the ICU, with an emphasis on the roles of nurses. HAIs represent a significant public health concern in Brazil and globally, with ICUs experiencing a higher incidence. Nursing plays a pivotal role in infection control within healthcare settings, particularly in the ICU context. A number of strategies have been proposed with the aim of enhancing patient safety protocol adherence. Among these, the use of technology is highlighted as a means of bolstering success in reducing infections in the ICU environment. Furthermore, it is imperative that ongoing health education be provided in order to achieve these goals. This should include the promotion of awareness among students regarding this topic by universities.

Keywords: Healthcare-associated infection, intensive care unit, nursing


How to Cite

Mendonça, Giovana Vitória Guimarães, Jaqueline Cristina da Silva Belém, Keniellry Daris Pinheiro, Simone Pereira de Sousa Guedes, Ana Karolina Oliveira dos Santos Aguiar, Ana Alice Matias Ambé, Benedita Leida Martins Rodrigues, et al. 2024. “Care and Infection Control Measures in the Intensive Care Unit With Emphasis on Nursing Roles: Narrative Review”. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research 36 (9):256-64. https://doi.org/10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i95573.

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