Cumplimiento del protocolo de atención de enfermería en la prevención de úlceras por presión. Servicio de medicina crítica. Hospital Luis Vernaza. 2017 - 2018

Abstract

The present work of investigation studies the prevention of ulcers by pressure by means of the use of a protocol established by the Hospital Luis Vernaza, the objective was to determine the fulfillment of the Protocol of Attention of Nursing in the prevention of Ulcers by Pressure. Critical Medicine Service. Luis Vernaza Hospital. 2017 - 2018, type of study Descriptive, observational, quantitative, transversal, prospective. The surveyed and observed population was 114 professionals and auxiliaries in Nursing who work in the areas of Critical Medicine, where the sample selected was 77 people under study, the instruments used were questionnaire questions and matrix direct observation were implemented in this study, through the technique of the survey and direct observation, the results show that 100% of the nursing staff states that the Pressure Ulcer Prevention Protocol is socialized and evaluated by the coordinators of their respective areas, 84% assess the risk factors that appear in the first 24 hours of the pa tient's admission, 87% used the Institutional scheme of postural changes according to the established schedules and postures, 100% of the staff observed changes postures in intervals of 2 - 4 hours , 69% apply the Braden scale to assess the risk of suffering UPP. In conclusion, the nursing staff knows and complies with the Nursing Care Protocol in the prevention of pressure ulcers, making assessments that measure the risk and materials that help in its prevention.