Abstract
This is an exploratory-descriptive study performed using a quantitative approach and prospective data, with the objective to identify the knowledge of nursing professionals regarding brain death (BD) and maintaining the Potential Donor (PD). The study population consisted of 55 nursing professionals, mostly nursing technicians (74.5%); 78.2% reported having worked with PDs and 50.9% stated being prepared to take care of those patients. Among the conditions considered indispensible to open a BD protocol, 49.1% made a wrong statement of body temperature above 36oC. Regarding the management of hydroelectrolytic disorders, 50.9% made a wrong choice concerning the reposition of sodium, potassium and magnesium. Regarding cornea care, 58.2% made a wrong decision about the protection using gauzes. Furthermore, 52.7% made the correct statement that the PD can be reanimated. It was observed that the subjects had insufficient knowledge regarding the diagnosis of BD and PD maintenance, thus requiring education on the topic in order to increase the offer of organs/tissue for transplants. Descriptors: Nursing; Brain Death; Transplantation; Intensive Care Units.
Highlights
with the objective to identify the knowledge of nursing professionals regarding brain death
The study population consisted of 55 nursing professionals
78.2% reported having worked with Potential Donor (PD)
Summary
Izaura Luzia Silvério Freire[1], Ana Elza Oliveira de Mendonça[2], Vamilson Oliveira de Pontes[3], Quinídia Lúcia Duarte de Almeida Quithé Vasconcelos[4], Gilson de Vasconcelos Torres[5]. RESUMO Este trabalho trata-se de estudo exploratório-descritivo com abordagem quantitativa e dados prospectivos que objetivou verificar o conhecimento dos profissionais de enfermagem sobre a Morte Encefálica (ME) e a manutenção do Potencial Doador (PD). A maioria eram técnicos em enfermagem (74,5%); 78,2% informaram já ter trabalhado com PDs e 50,9% afirmaram estar preparados para cuidar desses pacientes. Das condições indispensáveis para a abertura do protocolo de ME, 49,1% afirmaram erroneamente a temperatura superior a 36oC. No manejo dos distúrbios hidroeletrolíticos, 50,9% optaram incorretamente sobre a reposição de sódio, potássio e magnésio. O conhecimento sobre o diagnóstico de ME e manutenção ao PD era insuficiente entre os pesquisados, necessitando de educação sobre o tema a fim de aumentar a oferta de órgãos/tecidos para transplantes. Descritores: Enfermagem; Morte Encefálica; Transplante; Unidade de Terapia Intensiva
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