Implications for the quality of surgical care through the non-maintenance of hospital equipment
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5327/Z1414-4425201800020003Keywords:
, Centros Cirúrgicos, Equipamentos Cirúrgicos, Manutenção de Equipamentos.Abstract
Objective: To identify the implications of non-maintenance of hospital equipment for the quality of surgical care. Method: This is a quantitative,
exploratory, descriptive, observational study carried out at a philanthropic hospital in the countryside of Minas Gerais. The technique of direct
observation was applied, as well as the evaluation of records related to preventive and corrective maintenance of surgical equipment. Results: During the
observation period, the equipment presenting most failures during surgical procedures were: electric scalpel, intensifier, and surgical focus. Equipment
functionality and maintenance data were compared with manufacturers’ recommendations and the scientific literature. Conclusion: Failure in surgical
equipment maintenance can prolong patients’ postoperative recovery, increase morbidity and mortality, and lead to unnecessary financial impact for the
institution. It is hoped that the results of this study motivate the multiprofessional team to perform preventive maintenance of equipment before surgeries.
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