Patient safety in surgical antibioticprophylaxis: integrative review

Abstract

Introduction: the WHO (World Health Organization) that thousands of people suffer from some damage caused by the insecurity that is provided by the health service, whether private or public, estimates it. These damages can be reversible or irreversible and can lead to death. Objective: To describe, based on the literature, the predisposing factors for failures in surgical antibiotic prophylaxis. Methodology: This is an integrative literature review that addresses the topic of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis. The steps were analyzed using the Prisma recommendations (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses). Results: With an analysis of 57 studies, considering 8 that addressed the issue of patient safety, antibiotic prophylaxis, and operating room, there was no duplication in the databases and articles dealing with antibiotic prophylaxis in specialties were excluded. Conclusion: The care related to patient safety in antibiotic prophylaxis in surgeries is directly related to compliance with the guidelines published by the WHO, and these imply a reduction in cases related to surgical site infection, as well as a reduction in the rates of complications and mortality.