Acidente de trabalho com material biológico em unidade de saúde

Abstract

The accident with biological material consists of a person's exposure to blood or secretions through the skin, mucous membranes (eyes, mouth and nose) or puncture-injury with needles, surgical instruments and glasses containing secretions. The purpose of this study was to characterize the scientific production on the index of accidents with biological material among nursing professionals and to score the latest epidemiological data presented by CEREST-Goiás. It is a study of narrative bibliographic review and secondary data collection in the CEREST-Goiás database from 2007 to 2010. Among the variables of higher incidence related to accidents, the following stand out: overconfidence of more experienced professionals who do not use PPE, stress, double employment, physical and mental fatigue, and low wages. It is also verified that when the nursing categories are compared, technicians and auxiliaries are the most affected. Another important result is the low rate of notification of accidents by professionals due to fear of losing their job and / or lack of knowledge of proper conduct after exposure to biological material. Itis considered necessary to implement protocols in all health units to guide professionals after exposure. It also analyzes the relevance of educational interventions, the correct use of PPE and the incentive to report accidents to know the causes and propose solutions in order to reduce the numbers of work accidents with biological material.