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Rev. enferm. UFPE on line ; 12(5): 1390-1396, maio 2018. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | BDENF - Nursing | ID: biblio-980805

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: identificar fatores associados à adesão ao aleitamento materno em lactentes com fissura de lábio e/ou palato. Método: estudo quantitativo, transversal, com 121 cuidadores de crianças com fissura de lábio e/ou palato. A coleta de dados foi realizada durante a consulta de Enfermagem pré-operatória de queiloplastia e/ou palatoplastia. Os pais/responsáveis responderam a um questionário referente ao recebimento de informações sobre o aleitamento materno recebidas no pré e pós-natal. Para a análise estatística, utilizou-se o teste Qui-quadrado, com significância de 5%. Resultados: o aleitamento materno exclusivo foi observado em 31% (n=38) dos lactentes. Desses, 63% (n=24) foram amamentados por um mês. Entre os fatores para a não adesão ao aleitamento materno prevaleceu a sucção ineficaz (n=45, 37%). Possuir fissura de lábio e palato influenciou negativamente a prática do aleitamento materno (p<0,001), enquanto receber orientações no pré-natal favoreceu a sua adesão (p=0,042). Conclusão: poucos lactentes foram amamentados exclusivamente e por tempo aquém do recomendado. A complexidade da fissura, evidenciada pelo déficit de sucção, influenciou negativamente a adesão ao aleitamento materno, enquanto o recebimento de informações por profissionais de saúde no pré-natal influenciou positivamente.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Professional-Family Relations , Sucking Behavior , Breast Feeding , Cleft Lip , Cleft Palate , Infant Health , Health Promotion , Mothers , Prenatal Care , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Adv Physiol Educ ; 41(1): 94-98, 2017 Mar 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28143829

ABSTRACT

Ingested or penetrating foreign bodies are common in veterinary medicine. When they are radiolucent, these objects become a diagnostic challenge, but they can be investigated sonographically. However, successful object identification depends on the skill of the sonographer. Considering that these cases appear randomly during hospital routines, it is not always possible to train all students to identify them correctly. Therefore, the aim of this study was to produce homemade simulations of radiolucent foreign bodies for veterinary student demonstrations that could be identified sonographically and to evaluate the acceptability, applicability, and usefulness of these simulations according to a visual analog scale questionnaire and subjective questions. For this purpose, object models (a pacifier nipple, a toy ball, a sock, nylon thread, and a mango seed) were designed, produced, and immersed in gelatin. To simulate wood splinters in the integumentary and musculoskeletal system, a piece of meat punctured with a toothpick and ice cream stick splinters were used. The type of phantom had a determinant effect on the visualization (chi-square = 36.528, P < 0.0001) and recognition (chi-square = 18.756, P = 0.0021) capability of the students. All of the students answered that their experience with the models could help in real situations. The student responses to the questionnaire indicated that the project was well accepted, and the participants believed that this experience could be applicable to and useful in veterinary routines.


Subject(s)
Fluorescent Dyes , Foreign Bodies/diagnostic imaging , Schools, Veterinary , Students, Health Occupations , Ultrasonography, Interventional/statistics & numerical data , Animals , Female , Humans , Male , Swine , Ultrasonography, Interventional/methods , Young Adult
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Adv Physiol Educ ; 40(1): 98-103, 2016 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26873896

ABSTRACT

Pericardial effusion can lead to cardiac tamponade, which endangers an animal's life. Ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis is used to remove abnormal liquid; however, it requires technical expertise. In veterinary medical education, the opportunity to teach this procedure to save lives during emergencies is rare; therefore, simulators are recommended for this practice. The present study aimed to create a model that can be made "at home" at low cost for ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis training and to gather feedback about this model through questionnaires given to the participants. Eighteen professionals and thirty-six students were introduced to the simulator in pairs. After the simulation training session, participants filled out the questionnaire. Participants considered the model strong in the following areas: visualization of the pericardium, the heart, fluid in the pericardium, and fluid decrease during fictitious pericardiocentesis and its realism. They considered the model weak or moderate in the following areas: visualization of the surrounding tissues, difficulty of pericardial puncture, and visualization of the catheter. The professionals classified the realism of the experimental heart as moderate, whereas the undergraduate students classified it as strong. All participants believed that the experimental model could be useful in preparing for a future real situation. This model fulfills the need for a practical, realistic, and cost-effective model for ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis training.


Subject(s)
Students , Ultrasonography, Interventional/methods , Veterinary Medicine/methods , Animals , Chickens , Humans , Teaching/standards , Ultrasonography, Interventional/standards , Veterinary Medicine/standards
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Arq. ciênc. vet. zool. UNIPAR ; 19(4): 215-220, out.-dez. 2016. graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-833166

ABSTRACT

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a qualidade físico-química e microbiológica do leite cru, durante o acompanhamento técnico mensal sobre higienização e sanitização durante a ordenha em cinco propriedades rurais no município de Perobal/PR. As amostras de leite cru apresentaram-se em conformidade com a legislação vigente quanto aos parâmetros físico-químicos. Todas as amostras apresentaram ausência de Salmonella sp. Foram detectadas as contagens de aeróbios mesófilos e psicrotróficos dentro do limite máximo aceitável, com exceção do penúltimo mês de estudo para a contagem de mesófilos. Houve uma redução aparente nas contagens de coliformes 30ºC nos dois últimos meses de estudo e na contagem de coliformes 45ºC nas amostras de 3 produtores. Nos dois primeiros meses apenas dois produtores apresentaram amostras com contagens de estafilococos coagulase positiva, mas nos dois meses sequentes não houve a detecção de colônias nas amostras de todos os produtores. Entretanto, no último mês contagens entre 3,70 e 4,18 log10 UFC/mL foram observadas em amostras de quatro produtores. Das 25 amostras, 22 (88%) apresentaram as características de leite mastítico. As oscilações apresentadas entre os meses de estudo refletem um possível não comprometimento com as orientações técnicas recebidas, principalmente no último mês nas contagens de coliformes 45ºC e estafilococos coagulase positiva.


The purpose of this study was to assess the physical-chemical and microbiological quality of raw milk during monthly technical monitoring on five farms in Perobal/PR. Samples of raw milk were compliant to the current legislation regarding physical and chemical parameters. All samples showed no Salmonella sp., and mesophilic and psychrotrophic aerobic counts detected within the acceptable limit, except for the second last month of study for mesophilic counts. An apparent reduction was observed in the general and fecal coliform counts on the last two months of the technical support activity, specifically in samples from producers P3 and P4. On the first two months of the technical support activity, only two producers (P2 and P4) had samples with positive coagulase staphylococci counts, but in the two subsequent months, no sequential detection of colonies were observed in the samples from all producers. However, in the last month, scores between 3.70 and 4.18 log10 CFU/mL were observed in samples from four producers. From a total of 25 samples, 22 (88%) presented characteristics of mastitic milk. The oscillations through the months of study reflect the possibility of no commitment with the technical guidance received, especially on the last month regarding the positive sign for fecal coliforms and coagulase staphylococci.


El objetivo de este estudio há sido evaluar la calidad fisicoquímica y microbiológica de la leche cruda, durante el seguimiento técnico mensual de higiene y saneamiento durante el ordeño, en cinco granjas rurales del municipio de Perobal/PR. Las muestras de leche cruda se presentaron en conformidad con la legislación vigente en materia de los parámetros físicoquímicos. Todas las muestras mostraron ausencia de Salmonella sp. Se ha detectado en los recuentos de mesófilos aerobios y psicotrópicos dentro de los límites aceptables, con excepción del penúltimo mes de estudio para el recuento de mesófilos. Hubo una aparente reducción en el recuento de coliformes 30ºC en los dos últimos meses de estudio, y en el recuento de coliformes 45ºC en muestras de tres productores. En los dos primeros meses sólo dos productores presentaron muestras con recuento de estafilococos coagulasa positivos, pero en los dos meses siguientes no hubo detección de colonias en las muestras de todos los productores. Sin embargo, en el último mes en recuentos entre 3,70 y 4,18 log10 UFC/mL se observaron en muestras de cuatro produtores. De las 25 muestras, 22 (88%) tenían las características de la leche mastítica. Las oscilaciones presentadas durante los meses de estudio reflejan um posible o ningún compromiso con las orientaciones técnicas recibidas, especialmente en el último mes con el recuento de coliformes 45ºC y estafilococos coagulasa positivo.


Subject(s)
Animals , Female , Cattle , Milk/chemistry , Milk/microbiology , Process Assessment, Health Care/statistics & numerical data , Legislation as Topic
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Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-691785

ABSTRACT

As infecções relacionadas à assistência a saúde (IRAS) constituem um problema grave e um desafio, exigindo ações efetivas de prevenção e controle. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar, in vitro, a atividade da clorexidina a 2% contra 29 cepas hospitalares de Staphylococcus aureus por meio de duas diferentes técnicas microbiológicas: 1) Poço-difusão em camada dupla de ágar e 2) Diluição em ágar - Diluição Inibitória Máxima (DIM) / Concentração Inibitória Mínima (CIM). De acordo com a técnica do poço-difusão em camada dupla de ágar, as cepas de S. aureus foram sensíveis à clorexidina (média dos diâmetros dos halos de inibição de crescimento de 17,8mm). E, na técnica de diluição em ágar, as cepas de S. aureus exibiram sensibilidade a clorexidina (DIM de 1/81.920 e CIM de 0,24μg/mL). Em conclusão, ambas as técnicas microbiológicas empregadas in vitro foram consideradas adequadas para a avaliação da atividade antibacteriana da clorexidina contra cepas de S. aureus . Além disso, estudos adicionais são necessários, considerando que o uso da clorexidina in vivo pode resultar em reações adversas e consequentemente alterar ou não sua atividade antimicrobiana.


Healthcare-associated infections constitute a serious challenge and require effective prevention and control actions. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the in vitro activity of 2% chlorhexidine against 29 hospital strains of Staphylococcus aureus using two microbiological methods: 1) well-diffusion in double-layer agar and 2) agar dilution – maximum inhibitory dilution (MID)/minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). The well-diffusion in double-layer agar revealed that the strains of S. aureus were susceptible to chlorhexidine (mean diameter of growth inhibition zone: 17.8 mm). The agar dilution method also demonstrated that the strains of S. aureus were susceptible to chlorhexidine (MID: 1/81,920; MIC: 0.24 μg/mL). Based on the present findings, both in vitro microbiological methods are adequate for the evaluation of the antibacterial activity of chlorhexidine against strains of S. aureus . Additional studies are needed, as the use of chlorhexidine in vivo may result in adverse reactions, with a possible change in antimicrobial activity.


Subject(s)
Humans , Anti-Infective Agents , Chlorhexidine , Cross Infection , Staphylococcus aureus
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Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-672218

ABSTRACT

O detergente de óleo de mamona é um promissor produto natural que pode ser empregado tanto domesticamente como em instituições de saúde. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar in vitro a atividade antibacteriana do detergente de óleo de mamona contra cepas hospitalares por meio da diluição em ágar - Diluição Inibitória Máxima (DIM). A atividade do detergente de óleo de mamona foi avaliada contra 60 cepas bacterianas isoladas de infecções de pacientes hospitalizados (30 Staphylococcus aureus e 30 Pseudomonas aeruginosa). De acordo com a técnica de diluição em ágar, todas as cepas de S. aureus foram sensíveis ao detergente de óleo de mamona (DIM de 1/80), enquanto que as cepas de P. aeruginosa não foram inibidas. Em conclusão, de acordo com a técnica microbiológica empregada nesse estudo a atividade antibacteriana do detergente de óleo de mamona foi evidenciada apenas para as bactérias gram-positivas (S. aureus).


Castor oil detergent is a promising natural product that can be used both domestically and in health institutions. The aim of this study was to determine the in vitro antibacterial activity (as maximum inhibitory dilution ? MID) of a castor-oil detergent against hospital strains, by the agar dilution technique. The activity of the castor oil detergent was tested on 60 bacterial strains (30 Staphylococcus aureus and 30 Pseudomonas aeruginosa) isolated from infections in hospitalized patients. According to the results, all strains of S. aureus were susceptible to castor oil detergent (MID = 1/80), while the strains of P. aeruginosa were not. In conclusion, according to the microbiological technique employed in this study (agar dilution), the castor oil detergent exhibited antibacterial activity only against gram-positive bacteria (S. aureus).


Subject(s)
Castor Oil , Cross Infection , Detergents
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Braz. j. pharm. sci ; 45(3): 551-557, July-Sept. 2009. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-533183

ABSTRACT

The use of mouthwashes in critical patients has been a source of concern for health professionals due to the diverse range of products, causing uncertainty about which is the most indicated. This study aimed to assess the susceptibility of Staphylococcus spp. isolated in the saliva of individuals from the community and patients in Intensive Care Units (ICU) as to antiseptic mouthwashes. The following oral antiseptics were assessed: cetylpyridinium chloride solution, Listerine® and Neen®. Calcium alginate swab was used for saliva collection to isolate Staphylococcus spp. Microbiological processing involved growth, isolation, strain identification and determination of MID (maximum inhibitory dilution). MID was considered the greatest dilution that completely inhibited the strains. The products efficacy was analyzed by a two-factor ANOVA repeated measures and by Bonferroni adjustments in multiple comparisons, considering a significance level of α=0.05. In total, 80 strains of Staphylococcus spp. were isolated, 40 from ICU patients and 40 from community individuals. MID results revealed that cetylpyridinium chloride solution presented better results in comparison to other products, that is, 39 (97.5 percent) strains from hospital patients with MID 1:128, and 37 (92.5 percent) of individuals from the community had MID 1:64. Neen® inhibited all strains in both groups at a dilution from 1:2 to 1:4. Listerine® presented the worst MID results, 65 percent of the strains from individuals from the community and 10 percent of hospital strains were not inhibited at a dilution of 1:2.


O uso de antissépticos bucais tem sido uma das preocupações dos profissionais de saúde considerando a diversidade de produtos, o que traz a insegurança sobre qual é o mais adequado. Objetivou-se avaliar a suscetibilidade de Staphylococcus spp. isolado da saliva de indivíduos adultos da comunidade e do hospital frente a antissépticos bucais. Os antissépticos avaliados foram: solução de Cloreto de Cetilpiridínio, Listerine® e Neen®. Na coleta de saliva para o isolamento do Staphylococcus spp. utilizou-se o swab de alginato de cálcio. O processamento microbiológico envolveu o crescimento, isolamento, identificação das cepas, determinação da DIM. Foi considerada DIM a maior diluição que inibiu completamente as cepas. A eficácia dos produtos foi avaliada por meio da análise de variância (ANOVA) bilateral com medidas repetidas, e pelo método de ajuste de Bonferroni nas comparações múltiplas, com um nível de significância α=0,05. Totalizou-se 80 cepas de Staphylococcus spp. sendo 40 isoladas de pacientes da UTI e 40 de indivíduos da comunidade. Comparando os resultados é possível verificar que a solução de cloreto de cetilpiridínio apresentou melhores resultados em relação aos demais produtos, ou seja, 39 (97,5 por cento) das cepas hospitalares DIM 1:128 e da comunidade 37 (92,5 por cento) DIM 1:64. Para Neen® nos dois grupos a DIM foi de 1:2 e 1:4. Listerine® apresentou o pior resultado em termos da DIM, sendo que 65 por cento das cepas da comunidade e 10 por cento hospitalar não foram inibidas na diluição 1:2.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Analysis of Variance , Humans/microbiology , Mouthwashes , Inpatients/statistics & numerical data , Staphylococcus , Saliva/microbiology , Oral Health , Oral Hygiene , Outcome Assessment, Health Care
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Braz. j. infect. dis ; 13(3): 173-176, June 2009. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-538516

ABSTRACT

Oropharyngeal carriage of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is associated with increased risk of infection and may provide a source for spread of drug-resistant strains. In order to assess the incidence and risk factors of oropharyngeal carriage, we conducted a retrospective cohort study based on results of surveillance cultures (oropharyngeal swabs) from a medical-surgical intensive care unit, collected from March 2005 through May 2006. Variables investigated included demographic characteristics, comorbid conditions, invasive procedures, use of devices and use of antimicrobials. Thirty case patients with P. aeruginosa carriage were identified. Other 84 patients with surveillance cultures negative to P. aeruginosa were enrolled as control subjects. Case patients were more likely to have a solid malignancy (Odds Ratio [OR] = 12.04, 95 percent Confidence Interval [CI] = 1.93-75.09, p=0.008), Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS, OR = 7.09, 95 percent CI= 1.11-45.39, p = 0.04), central nervous system disease (OR = 4.51, 95 percent CI = 1.52-13.39, p = 0.007), or to have a central venous catheter placed (OR = 7.76, 95 percent CI = 1.68-35.79, p=0.009). The use of quinolones was a protective factor (OR = 0.13, 95 percent CI = 0.03-0.47, p = 0.002). The predominance of comorbidities as risk factors points out a group of patients to whom preventive measures should be directed.


Subject(s)
Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Carrier State/microbiology , Oropharynx/microbiology , Pseudomonas Infections/microbiology , Pseudomonas aeruginosa/isolation & purification , Anti-Bacterial Agents , Cohort Studies , Intensive Care Units , Microbial Sensitivity Tests , Pseudomonas aeruginosa/drug effects , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors
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Braz J Infect Dis ; 13(3): 173-6, 2009 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20191192

ABSTRACT

Oropharyngeal carriage of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is associated with increased risk of infection and may provide a source for spread of drug-resistant strains. In order to assess the incidence and risk factors of oropharyngeal carriage, we conducted a retrospective cohort study based on results of surveillance cultures (oropharyngeal swabs) from a medical-surgical intensive care unit, collected from March 2005 through May 2006. Variables investigated included demographic characteristics, comorbid conditions, invasive procedures, use of devices and use of antimicrobials. Thirty case patients with P. aeruginosa carriage were identified. Other 84 patients with surveillance cultures negative to P. aeruginosa were enrolled as control subjects. Case patients were more likely to have a solid malignancy (Odds Ratio [OR] = 12.04, 95% Confidence Interval [CI] = 1.93-75.09, p=0.008), Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS, OR = 7.09, 95% CI= 1.11-45.39, p = 0.04), central nervous system disease (OR = 4.51, 95% CI = 1.52-13.39, p = 0.007), or to have a central venous catheter placed (OR = 7.76, 95% CI = 1.68-35.79, p=0.009). The use of quinolones was a protective factor (OR = 0.13, 95% CI = 0.03-0.47, p = 0.002). The predominance of comorbidities as risk factors points out a group of patients to whom preventive measures should be directed.


Subject(s)
Carrier State/microbiology , Oropharynx/microbiology , Pseudomonas Infections/microbiology , Pseudomonas aeruginosa/isolation & purification , Anti-Bacterial Agents , Cohort Studies , Female , Humans , Intensive Care Units , Male , Microbial Sensitivity Tests , Middle Aged , Pseudomonas aeruginosa/drug effects , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors
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J Bras Pneumol ; 34(9): 707-14, 2008 Sep.
Article in English, Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18982209

ABSTRACT

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common infection in intensive care units (ICUs), and oral antiseptic is used as a preventive measure. We reviewed meta-analyses and randomized clinical trials indexed in the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases regarding the topical use of chlorhexidine in the prevention of VAP. Eight publications were analyzed. In seven (87.5%) chlorhexidine diminished the colonization of the oropharynx, and in four (50%) there was a reduction of VAP. Chlorhexidine seems to reduce colonization, thus reducing the incidence of VAP.


Subject(s)
Anti-Infective Agents, Local/therapeutic use , Chlorhexidine/therapeutic use , Oral Hygiene , Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated/prevention & control , Respiration, Artificial/adverse effects , Databases, Bibliographic , Humans , Meta-Analysis as Topic , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
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J. bras. pneumol ; 34(9): 707-714, set. 2008. ilus, tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-495693

ABSTRACT

A pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica (PAVM) é uma infecção freqüente nas unidades de terapia intensiva (UTI), e anti-sépticos bucais são utilizados preventivamente. Revisamos metanálises e ensaios clínicos randomizados indexados no Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System e Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature sobre o uso tópico da clorexidina na prevenção da PAVM. Oito publicações foram avaliadas. Em sete (87,5 por cento), a clorexidina diminuiu a colonização da orofaringe, e em quatro (50 por cento) houve redução de PAVM. A clorexidina parece diminuir a colonização, podendo reduzir a incidência da PAVM.


Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common infection in intensive care units (ICUs), and oral antiseptic is used as a preventive measure. We reviewed meta-analyses and randomized clinical trials indexed in the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases regarding the topical use of chlorhexidine in the prevention of VAP. Eight publications were analyzed. In seven (87.5 percent) chlorhexidine diminished the colonization of the oropharynx, and in four (50 percent) there was a reduction of VAP. Chlorhexidine seems to reduce colonization, thus reducing the incidence of VAP.


Subject(s)
Humans , Anti-Infective Agents, Local/therapeutic use , Chlorhexidine/therapeutic use , Oral Hygiene , Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated/prevention & control , Respiration, Artificial/adverse effects , Databases, Bibliographic , Meta-Analysis as Topic , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
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Medicina (Ribeiräo Preto) ; 40(2): 250-254, abr.-jun. 2007.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-500781

ABSTRACT

O uso de álcool gel em procedimentos de anti-sepsia das mãos representa uma prática freqüente nas instituições de saúde. Assim, estabeleceu-se: determinar in vitro a atividade antibacteriana do álcool gel a 70%, utilizado no Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto – USP, frente às bactérias hospitalares e da comunidade, por meio das técnicas de gotejamento e do poço. As bactérias hospitalares foram Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, e da comunidade: S. aureus e Staphylococcus coagulase-negativo. O álcool gel apresentou atividade antibacteriana, pela técnica de gotejamento, frente a todas as bactérias estudadas, porém com a técnica do poço nenhum efeito foi observado. Em conclusão, antes de utilizar alguma substância ou produto contra microrganismos é necessário avaliar previamente a sua eficácia com técnicas ou métodos microbiológicos adequados.


The use of gel alcohol in hands antisepsis procedures represents a frequent practice in health institutions. Thus, we decided to determine the in vitro antibacterial activity of gel alcohol 70% used at Clinical Hospital of Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto – USP against hospital and community bacteria by means of dripping and well technique. Hospital bacteria were: Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, while community bacteria were: S. aureus and Staphylococcus coagulase-negative. The gel alcohol demonstrated antimicrobial activity by means of the dripping technique against all bacteria studied, but with the well technique no effect was observed. In conclusion, before using any substance or product against microorganisms it is necessary to evaluate previously its effectiveness with adjusted microbiological techniques or methods.


Subject(s)
Antisepsis , Ethanol , Cross Infection , Hand Disinfection , Alcohols
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Medicina (Ribeiräo Preto) ; 35(1): 7-13, jan.-mar. 2002. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-343854

ABSTRACT

O uso dos álcoois como produtos químicos antimicrobianos representa uma prática freqüente nas instituições de saúde. Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar a produçäo científica nacional e internacional, relacionada ao uso dos álcoois na desinfecçäo de artigos, superfícies, bem como, na anti-sepsia da pele. Por meio da revisäo da literatura, buscamos o consenso dos especialistas de forma a auxiliar o profissional da saúde na tomada de decisäo, desencorajando a prática baseada na tradiçäo ou em opiniões sem fundamentaçäo científica. O levantamento realizado, nos últimos dez anos, aponta um elevado número de estudos relacionados à utilizaçäo dos álcoois sobre a microbiota das mäos e escassos investimentos associados a outras aplicabilidades do produto. A respeito do largo uso dos álcoois há consenso, na literatura científica, afirmando que o nível ótimo da atividade microbicida acontece na concentraçäo de 70 por cento p/v. Apesar da diversidade de testes microbiológicos, que possibilitam a avaliaçäo da atividade antimicrobiana contra uma variedade de microrganismos, sob condições diferentes, é possível extrair dos estudos analisados importantes contribuições para nortear a utilizaçäo segura dos álcoois


Subject(s)
Humans , Alcohols , Antisepsis , Disinfection , Cross Infection/prevention & control , Housekeeping, Hospital , Hand Disinfection
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