RESUMO
OBJECTIVE: Antimicrobials are used interchangeably in medical practice, contributing to the emergence of resistant microbial strains. METHODS: This study describes the antimicrobial audit performed by forecasting analysis of medical records of 846 patients at the Hospital Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz do Sul - Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil. RESULTS: Of the patients studied, 134 (15.8%) received antimicrobials. The audit was conducted interactively, with intervention and discussion with the prescriber. Considering the presumptive diagnosis and prescribed drug, it was verified that 74.6% of patients on antimicrobials received what was considered the first choice treatment. Inadequate antimicrobial agent for clinical diagnosis (5.2%) and lack of adjustment for renal function (43.7%) were the most frequent errors. CONCLUSION: A strategic plan aimed at the rational use of antimicrobials based on educational and interventionist practices can help the infection control professional to adjust the routines to improve healthcare quality.
Assuntos
Antibacterianos/administração & dosagem , Prescrição Inadequada/estatística & dados numéricos , Adulto , Antibacterianos/efeitos adversos , Brasil , Infecção Hospitalar/prevenção & controle , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Hospitais de Ensino/estatística & dados numéricos , Humanos , Rim/efeitos dos fármacos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Padrões de Prática Médica , Estudos Prospectivos , Fatores de TempoRESUMO
OBJETIVO: Os antimicrobianos são utilizados de forma indiscriminada na prática médica, contribuindo com a emergência de cepas microbianas resistentes. MÉTODOS: Este estudo descreve a auditoria de antimicrobianos realizada por análise prospectiva de 846 prontuários de pacientes internados no Hospital Santa Cruz, em Santa Cruz do Sul - Rio Grande do Sul - Brasil. RESULTADOS: Do total dos pacientes analisados, 134 (15,8 por cento) receberam antimicrobianos. A auditoria foi realizada de modo interativo, com intervenção e discussão com o médico prescritor. Considerando-se o diagnóstico presumido e a droga prescrita, verificou-se que 74,6 por cento dos pacientes em uso de antimicrobiano receberam o tratamento considerado de primeira escolha. A inadequação do antimicrobiano para o diagnóstico clínico (5,2 por cento) e a falta do ajuste para a função renal (43,7 por cento) foram os equívocos mais frequentes. CONCLUSÃO: Um planejamento estratégico direcionado ao uso racional de antimicrobianos baseado em práticas educacionais intervencionistas pode auxiliar o médico do controle de infecção a adequar as rotinas com melhoria da qualidade da assistência.
OBJECTIVE: Antimicrobials are used interchangeably in medical practice, contributing to the emergence of resistant microbial strains. METHODS: This study describes the antimicrobial audit performed by forecasting analysis of medical records of 846 patients at the Hospital Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz do Sul - Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil. RESULTS: Of the patients studied, 134 (15.8 percent) received antimicrobials. The audit was conducted interactively, with intervention and discussion with the prescriber. Considering the presumptive diagnosis and prescribed drug, it was verified that 74.6 percent of patients on antimicrobials received what was considered the first choice treatment. Inadequate antimicrobial agent for clinical diagnosis (5.2 percent) and lack of adjustment for renal function (43.7 percent) were the most frequent errors. CONCLUSION: A strategic plan aimed at the rational use of antimicrobials based on educational and interventionist practices can help the infection control professional to adjust the routines to improve healthcare quality.