Contamination risk in intensive care unit environment (ICU)-systematic literature review for a clinical protocol

Abstract

Abstract
Objective: To find the greatest amount of findings in the literature on places where are evidenced colonization of micro organisms and aseptic techniques used to increase the control to reduce the risk of contamination.
Methods: This research was conducted throughout the stages which included the choice of subject, the survey of research material, analysis, interpretation and development of the text. The bases were used: Virtual Library on Health (BVS)MEDLINE e LILACS e a Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo).
Result: The search resulted in 10 articles that describe the types of materials, equipment and surfaces used within (ICU s) that are vehicles of contamination and increase the risk of health of both the professional and the patient.
Conclusion: We conclude that shows the risk of contamination in a room (ICU) is too high to be a closed and rapid turnover of patients with different pathologies sector; Patients those who live some long and others for less, and hand washing the use of PPE is properly and the cleaning of the site, along with the maintenance and environmental cleanliness, a great ally in controlling these risks thus improving the quality of health of the patient inserted there.
Keyword: Contamination; ICU disinfection; equipment contamination; nosocomial infection, intensive care unit.