RISK OF INJURY FROM SURGICAL POSITIONING IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING NEUROSURGERY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56238/Keywords:
Patient Positioning, Neurosurgery, Perioperative Nursing, Risk Factors, Risk AssessmentAbstract
Introduction: Neuropathologies impact the central and peripheral nervous system. Surgeries to correct these diseases are at high risk for the development of neurological and systemic complications. The perioperative nurse is responsible for planning and implementing nursing interventions to ensure the prevention of possible complications.
Objective: To assess the risk of developing injury resulting from surgical positioning in patients undergoing neurological surgery.
Materials and Methods: This is an observational, descriptive study with a quantitative approach, developed from February to July 2023, in the surgical center of a university hospital in Northeastern Brazil. The sample consisted of 22 patients. Data collection occurred by applying a sociodemographic questionnaire, followed by the Risk Assessment Scale for the Development of Injuries Resulting from Surgical Positioning. The present study was approved by the research ethics committee.
Results: In the sample, the prevalence was women, white skin color, and high school completion. Regarding comorbidities, overweight and obesity stand out with greater occurrence, followed by Diabetes Mellitus and Systemic Arterial Hypertension. Of these patients, it was observed that 14 participants presented a reduced risk for the development of surgical positioning injury, with a minimum score of 13 and a maximum of 26 points.
Conclusion: By applying the scale it is possible to identify the risk factors during the intraoperative period and implies the provision of subsidies for the assistance of the surgical team. In addition to creating a specific therapeutic plan for each patient, by implementing actions to prevent complications associated with surgical positioning.
