Enfermagem no contexto da hipertermia maligna: revisão integrativa

Abstract

Objective: To describe,from the literature, the profile of publications on nursing inmalignant hyperthermia. Method: this is an integrative review with guidelines from the Preferred Report Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (Prism), in the databases of the Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (Lilacs), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), and Online Medical Literature Analysis and Recovery System (Medline).The descriptors form “malignant hyperthermia” AND “nursing” and “malignant hyperthermia” AND “nursing”; with a sample consisting of eleventexts chosen strictly when referring to nursing in the context of malignant hyperthermia. Results: as aprofile of publications, three thematic axes were chosen, namely: genetic susceptibility and risk to malignant hyperthermia; signs, symptoms and resources for intervention in malignant hyperthermia; and education and training for nursing professionals in thetreatment of malignant hyperthermia. Conclusion: the preparation and training of the nursing staff becomes na importante strategy in dealing with malignant hyperthermia. In addition, an incorporation of simulation-based learning, even into undergraduate courses, provides a consistent experience and in creases patient safety.