Overview of National Publications on Accidents with Cutting and Piercing Objects Associated to Exposure to Biological Material

• Autor(a) principal: Gomes, Victor Hugo Macedo
• Data de Publicação: 2019
• Outros Autores: Faria, Magda Guimarães de Araujo, Silva, Delson da, Gallasch, Cristiane Helena, Junior, Eugênio Fuentes Perez, Daher, Donizete Vago
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Revista Enfermagem Atual In Derme
• Texto Completo: https://revistaenfermagematual.com/index.php/revista/article/view/79

Abstract Objective: To relate the handling and disposal of sharp and piercing objects with accidents with biological material, according to national scientific literature. Method: Qualitative research of type integrative review, with content analysis. Results: The following units of significance emerged from the analysis of 27 articles: inadequate disposal (46%), inadequate environment (43%), recklessness (43%), manually recapping and disconnecting the needle (32%), risky handling (29%) and lack of training (43%). These were grouped and analyzed under the categories "Inadequate work processes" and "Absence of technical training of employees". Conclusion: It is concluded that there are factors related to the worker, the work process and the institution in which they operate, both individually and not, significantly influencing the worker's exposure to risk of contamination by biological material, especially associated with handling sharp instruments. Descriptors: Occupational Exposure, Exposure to Biological Agents, Health Professionals.