Experimental report on the use of cellphones and adornaments in a intensive care unit

Abstract

To report the experience, through observation of Nursing students about the observation of cell phone use and adornments by health professionals in the Adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Hospital de Clínicas in the Triângulo Mineiro. A descriptive study based on the experiences of the 9th period Nursing students during a internship at the ICU of the UFU’s Hospital, from March to June 2019. Health professionals often do not the use of adequate individual protective equipment, such as the use of hospital apron for the handling of infusion pumps and the use of disposable cap and mask in the preparation of medications. In addition to frequent use of cell phones and adornaments in the unit. Cell phones and adornments are centers of dissemination of pathogens in a hospital environment, and the use of protective equipment and hand hygiene are fundamental to reduce contamination.