Patient safety submitted to heart surgery: implications for nursing practice

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the scientific evidence about the safety of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Method: This is an integrative review carried out in the MEDLINE, LILACS, BDENF, IBECS and SciELO databases. 67 articles were identified and, after inclusion and exclusion criteria, 7 studies were obtained that comprised the sample. Results: From the analysis of the studies, the information was grouped into two thematic categories: Adverse events in cardiology units: factors that interfere with patient safety and Nursing performance in the care of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Conclusion: It was possible to identify the main factors related to complications during the perioperative period, as well as the importance of implementing actions regarding the prevention of such events and directing permanent education programs in the service, aiming to guarantee quality care and patient safety.