Pacientes de cuidados intensivos em leito de retaguarda na recuperação pós-anestésica

Abstract

Objective: To identify the length of stay and the main difficulties in the nursing care of critically ill patients in bed in rear Post Anesthetic Care Unit. Method: it is an experience report of a researcher while Nurse Post Anesthetic Recovery of a university hospital in the southern city of Sao Paulo. Results: In 12 months 8,395 patients were admitted, of which 129 were severe patients who remained in the rear bed on average by 41.4 hours awaiting release of beds in the intensive care unit. Difficulties in assisting refer to admission, dilution and installation of drug infusion pumps, changing positions, bed bath, administration of diet, healing, polls, and transportation for exams. Conclusion: We emphasize the need for appropriate use of sector for post-operative recovery of patients, and that the presence of critically ill patients in rear bed requires adaptation of the professional staff in number and specificity.