Bundle to prevent complications of nasoenteral catheterization in an intensive care unit

Abstract

Objective: To build a bundle to prevent complications associated with nasoenteral catheterization in an Intensive Care Unit. Method: Qualitative study in the exploratory descriptive modality between May and June 2015. The participants were 13 professional nurses and a speech therapist. Data collection was carried out in three stages, applying a checklist to the medical record observation of procedures in the passage and handling of the nasoenteral probe and discussion of groups for the construction of the Care Bundle. The analysis consisted of associations and variations of information and discussed in the professional group and definition of the Bundle, analyzed in the light of the criteria of evidence-based practice. Results: The evidence emerged two categories: Arguments for the prevention of complications in enteral therapy and, Bundle of care for complications of enteral therapy in an intensive care unit. They bring the justifications and implications of each evidence and the collectively constructed Care Bundle. Conclusion: Good practices are increasingly evolving towards the qualification of health work and patient safety. The study reiterates the sharing of care actions and through individualized care and within approved protocol processes based on evidence.