ANTIMICROBIAL-ASSOCIATED ADVERSE EVENTS IN CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS IN INTENSIVE CARE UNITS: NURSING ANALYSIS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Abstract

The objective of the research was to identify the main challenges and reflect on adverse events to the use of antimicrobials in Adult Intensive Care Units, and nursing actions in risk management in the patient safety process. Scoping review with a qualitative approach. The inclusion criteria were articles that corresponded to the objectives and the guiding question of the study, full texts, published from 2019 to 2024, in free languages. The findings reveal a high incidence of adverse reactions, including infections associated with bladder catheters, toxicity, drug resistance, and medication errors in Intensive Care Units. The survey highlights the importance of continuing education of healthcare professionals, interprofessional collaboration, and the use of technologies, such as electronic prescription systems, to improve patient safety.