Safety in the Rapid sequence intubation recommended in COVID-19: Experience report

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https://doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.1260

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Coronavirus Infections, Rapid Sequence Induction and Intubation, Potentially Inappropriate Medication List, Evidence-Based Nursing, Patient Safety

Abstract

Objetive: To describe the experience regarding the strategy implemented to enhance safety during the administration of hazardous drugs recommended for rapid sequence intubation in patients with COVID-19. Materials and Methods: A descriptive experience-reporting study was conducted based on the principles of the National Patient Safety Policy, which describe the adequacy of color-coded trays for administering hazardous drugs during the rapid sequence intubation. According to the sequence of drug administration, drugs are classified into their therapeutic class in color-coded trays. The strategy was implemented in partnership with the ICU multidisciplinary team from a public cardiovascular hospital in Rio de Janeiro. Results: Color-coded trays were used three times during the rapid sequence intubation. A table was prepared based on this strategy which contained pharmacological and nursing care characteristics of hazardous drugs available in the medication preparation room for consultations. Medication Without Harm is included in the third WHO Global Patient Safety Challenge. Among the factors that contribute to the incidence of adverse effects is the use of hazardous drugs. The application of safety barriers is the strategy outlined in this report, which is necessary for the prevention of adverse effects. Conclusions: The use of color-coded trays set up barriers to the occurrence of possible incidents derived from the use of hazardous drugs during the rapid sequence intubation in patients with COVID-19

How to cite this article: Franco, Andrezza Serpa; Henrique, Danielle de Mendonça; Almeida, Luana Ferreira; Prado, Lilian Moreira; Gomes, Roberta  Varzem Schwenck; Silva, Roberto Carlos Lyra. Segurança na intubação de sequência rápida recomendada no COVID-19: Relato de experiência.  Revista Cuidarte. 2020; 11(2): e1260. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.1260

Author Biographies

Andrezza Serpa Franco, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Professor Assistente do Departamento de Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica da Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Danielle Mendonça Henrique, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Professora Adjunta do Departamento de Enfermagem Médico Cirúrgico da Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. 

Luana Ferreira de Almeida, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Professora Adjunta do Departamento de Enfermagem Médico Cirúrgica da Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade do Estado do Rio de janeiro.

Lilian Moreira do Prado, Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia

 Coordenadora da UTI Pós operatório do Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia

Roberta Varzem Schwenck Gomes, Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia

Enfermeira da UTI Pós-operatório do Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia

Roberto Carlos Lyra Silva, Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Professor Associado. Coordenador do Curso de Doutorado em Enfermagem e Biociências  da Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro.

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2020-06-21

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Franco AS, Henrique DM, Almeida LF de, Prado LM do, Gomes RVS, Silva RCL. Safety in the Rapid sequence intubation recommended in COVID-19: Experience report. Revista Cuidarte [Internet]. 2020 Jun. 21 [cited 2024 May 19];11(2). Available from: https://revistas.udes.edu.co/cuidarte/article/view/1260

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