Abstract
Objective: To analyze the scientific production about the occurrence of iatrogenesis in patients assisted in intensive care units, published in national articles between 2012 and 2017. Methodology: This is an integrative literature review. LILACS, BDENF and SCIELO data, from the association of the descriptors iatrogeny, intensive care unit, nursing care, patient safety, critical care. Results: The sample consisted of 14 articles, which, when analyzed, listed three categories for discussion, namely: most common Irogenogens in the ICU, Nursing care in the prevention of iatrogenesis, Triggers of Iatrogenic Triggers. Conclusion: It is concluded that it is essential to know and understand what are iatrogenesis, their causes and risk factors, in order to implement effective actions for their prevention, thus avoiding unnecessary complications to the patient.