INCIDENCE OF RISK FACTORS IN INFECTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH HEALTH CARE IN CRITICAL PATIENTS

Infections associated with health care have high rates in the service of intensive therapy for the severity of the patient, and the use of invasive therapeutic procedures. The study was conducted at the Carlos Andrade Marin Hospital of the Quito city, descriptively and transversely, focused on 212 health professionals who were observed during direct care to critical patients. The manipulation of three devices was assessed: central venous catheter, urinary catheter and mechanical ventilator. Highlighting the imbalance of aseptic measures and compliance with protocols by health personnel, with more direction to infection of the bloodstream related to the central venous catheter. The measurement of adherence to handwashing, according to the five times recommended by WHO, demonstrated previously that there is deficiency in the provision of supplies and medical devices at the time of performing invasive procedures and when handling patients with Respiratory and contact Isolations. Supporting the need to conduct a surveillance protocol that includes monitoring of hand hygiene prevention measures, and in conducting invasive procedures to reduce the rates of infection associated with health care.