DESAFIOS DO MANEJO DE INFECÇÕES SISTÊMICAS EM AMBIENTES DE ASSISTÊNCIA A SAÚDE ASSOCIADAS A PACIENTES INTERNADOS E SUBMETIDOS A PROCEDIMENTOS INVASIVOS

Pamella Dalgobbo Duque Estrada  Fagundes; Giuliane Ribeiro  Viana; Nicolly da Silva  Pessoa; Natacha Dalis Gomes  da Rocha; Francisco Dieiemes Alves  Peixoto; Gilson Viana  da Silva; Cassius  de Souza

Authors

Pamella Dalgobbo Duque Estrada Fagundes
Giuliane Ribeiro Viana
Nicolly da Silva Pessoa
Natacha Dalis Gomes da Rocha
Francisco Dieiemes Alves Peixoto
Gilson Viana da Silva
Cassius de Souza

Keywords:

Central venous catheter, Healthcare-related infections (HAIs), Prevention of hospital-acquired infections, Hospital safety protocols, Invasive devices

Abstract

The use of central venous catheters in hospitals is intended to help treat critically ill patients. However, this device can often cause bloodstream infections and adverse health reactions. According to the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA), central venous catheters are classified as short and long stay. They can also be classified as semi-implantable and fully implantable (BRASIL, 2010). The use of inadequate practices in the insertion and maintenance of central venous catheters in patients can contribute to an increase in infections. Carrying out preventive measures is one of the main methods for reducing the rates of these infections, improving the quality of health care, as well as directing protocols to guide the actions of different health professionals in preventing these problems. The aim of this study is to propose discussions and protocols that establish routines to help control and reduce the number of infections associated with invasive procedures in patients hospitalized in different healthcare settings. To this end, the main scientific findings on the issues raised were analyzed through a descriptive systematic review with a quantitative and qualitative approach, without a time cut-off, using different databases such as Medline and PUBMED. The results identified 98 articles, 38 of which were pre-selected for full-text analysis and 36 were included for analysis in this review. These results confirmed the problem raised, showing that there are many factors that corroborate the increase in systemic infections associated with invasive devices in the healthcare environment. However, professionals can act in the search for a controlled and safe environment, through hygiene actions and the creation of protocols aimed at maintaining safe environments, reducing injuries and infections associated with invasive procedures.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2025.021-055