Administración segura de medicamentos parenterales en neonatos de un hospital de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Medication administration in the neonatal area requires constant review of the basic aspects that encompass patient safety to prevent errors or possible adverse effects. Objective: To determine the safe administration of parenteral medications in neonates in a hospital in Guayaquil. Methodology: Descriptive, quantitative, non-experimental, prospective, cross-sectional, the sample was 100 observations at the IESS Los Ceibos Hospital. Instrument: Patient Safety Assessment in the administration of medications (SPAMP-vE). Results: 66% of the observations were to personnel with 1 to 3 years of experience, 62% nursing interns, 89% women, 59% between 24 and 29 years of age. 36% do not administer medications at the correct time, while 30% do not use two identifiers before medication. 56% administer medications without emergency and 44% do not report adverse effects. In addition, 28% do not adequately monitor the temperature of stored medications, and 40% do not keep an adequate record of prepared medications. Conclusion: The safe administration of parenteral medications in neonates had an average of 64%, presents protocol failures, increasing the risk of errors and compromising safety.