Preparation of a surgical center in Northeast Brazil for surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5327/Z1414-4425202100020008

Keywords:

Centros cirúrgicos, Salas de cirurgia, Enfermagem perioperatória, COVID-19

Abstract

Objective: To report the experience of preparing the operating room of a Brazilian university hospital for surgeries for patients suspected and
confirmed for COVID-19. Method: Experience report of the operating room of a university hospital in Northeast Brazil, conducted in March and April
2020, for care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: The implementation of the care protocol for suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19 was
carried out through its elaboration by a team of professionals based on national and international guidelines, training and updates. Improvement cycles
allowed the protocol to be refined over the two months reported. Barriers and facilitators to the process are discussed and strategies are drawn up for
possible adjustments. Conclusion: There was an adaptation of care protocols related to the routine of patient flow and care in the operating room to
better serve patients and reduce the risk of contamination of other patients and professionals.

Author Biographies

Eduardo Tavares Gomes, Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade de São Paulo

Enfº Assistencial da Unidade de Centro Cirúrgico HC/UFPE. Doutorando em Ciências pelo Programa de Pós-graduação em Enfermagem em Sáude do Adulto da Escola de Enfermagem da USP Mestre em Enfermagem - PAPGENF UPE/UEPB. Esp. em Enf. em Suporte Avançado de Vida - FENSG-UPE. Esp. em Enf. em Cardiologia - PROCAPE - SES-PE

Marcone César Tabosa Assunção, Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Enfermeiro, Mestre e doutorando em Gestão e Economia da Saúde pela Universidade Federal de Pernambuco.

Mayana Camila Barbosa Galvão, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Enfermeira, Mestre em Enfermagem pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte.

Jacqueline Augusta do Nascimento Oliveira, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Enfermeira, Mestre em Ergonomia pela Universidade Federal de Pernambuco.

Caline Sousa Braga Ferraz, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Enfermeira, Especialista em Enfermagem em Saúde da Criança pelo Programa de Residência em Enfermagem do IMIP.

Priscilla Glazielly dos Santos de Moraes, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Enfermeira, Especialista em Enfermagem Cirúrgica pelo Programa de Residência em Enfermagem do IMIP.

Cinthia Regina Albuquerque de Souza, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Enfermeira, Mestranda em Avaliação em Saúde pelo IMIP.

Mauricia Figueiroa da Silva, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Enfermeira Assistencial do Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco.

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2021-07-08

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Gomes, E. T., Assunção, M. C. T., Galvão, M. C. B., Oliveira, J. A. do N., Ferraz, C. S. B., de Moraes, P. G. dos S., de Souza, C. R. A., & da Silva, M. F. (2021). Preparation of a surgical center in Northeast Brazil for surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Revista SOBECC, 26(2), 116–121. https://doi.org/10.5327/Z1414-4425202100020008

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Vol. 26 No. 2 (2021)

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CASE REPORT

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