Enfermería intensiva
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Enfermería intensiva · Jul 1999
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial[Endotracheal aspiration: respirator vs. manual resuscitation as method for hyperoxygenation and hyperinflation].
Endotracheal aspiration protocols (EAT) include hyperoxygenation and hyperinflation to minimize the negative effects of the technique. No conclusive studies have determined the most effective hyperoxygenation and hyperinflation method. This study had two aims: to compare the effects on patient oxygenation and hemodynamics during endotracheal aspiration of secretions using, respectively, a respirator or manual resuscitator as the hyperoxygenation and hyperinflation method. ⋯ Analysis of the effectiveness of the manual resuscitator (the second aim) under the conditions established yielded a mean FIO2 of 0.86 and a mean tidal volume of 153% in relation to baseline tidal volume. Both methods of hyperoxygenation and hyperinflation prevent hypoxia and maintain hemodynamic stability in patients without producing lung damage. The effectiveness of the manual resuscitator for administering high oxygen concentration and large volumes was confirmed.
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Enfermería intensiva · Jul 1999
[Study of the work climate in four critical care units in a hospital].
A study was made of the work climate, which was understood to be the overall group of factors that influence nursing professionals in critical-care units. A descriptive study was made by carrying out an anonymous survey among the staff of four adult critical-care units: intensive care unit, coronary unit, reanimation unit, and cardiac postoperative care unit. The survey included seven factors: occupational satisfaction, occupational stress, occupational pressures, work relations, professional skills, professional training, and sociodemographic variables. ⋯ Unit ergonomics had a negative effect on work activities. Staff felt a lack of information in spite of good relations with superiors and other team members. They felt the need for more social and professional recognition, as well as better economic remuneration, but they expected specialization to palliate these needs to some degree.