PRESCRIPTION AND USE OF METRONIDAZOLE FOR THE CONTROL OF ODOR IN NEOPLASTIC WOUNDS

Objective: To check aspects related to the prescription, preparation and administration of metronidazole for the control of odor in neoplastic wounds.Methodology: Cross-sectional study with 80 health professionals from five reference hospitals in oncology in Recife-PE, between August and October 201...

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Published inCogitare enfermagem Vol. 24; p. e57906
Main Authors Nauã Rodrigues de Souza, Maria Theresa Camilo de Lima, Rayanne Paullyne da Silva Batista, Aline Milany da Silva Santos, Magaly Bushatsky, Isabel Cristina Ramos Vieira Santos
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Universidade Federal do Paraná 01.02.2019
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ISSN1414-8536
2176-9133
DOI10.5380/ce.v24i0.57906

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Summary:Objective: To check aspects related to the prescription, preparation and administration of metronidazole for the control of odor in neoplastic wounds.Methodology: Cross-sectional study with 80 health professionals from five reference hospitals in oncology in Recife-PE, between August and October 2017. The following variables were analyzed: professional characterization, criteria for prescription, presentation, dilution, application, frequency and care in the application. Mean and standard deviation were calculated for obtaining the discrete rational variables, and chi-square test with Yates correction was used for dichotomous categorical variables.Results: The nurses had little professional experience (1-3 years), less specialization compared to physicians, but had greater expertise in palliative care. Regarding the prescription and use of the product, 14 (53.8%) professionals used alternative and empirical prescriptions, with maceration of tablets, and five (19.3%) used injectable solution.Conclusion: According to the results obtained, there are few studies on the subject and protocols based on scientific evidence should be constructed
ISSN:1414-8536
2176-9133
DOI:10.5380/ce.v24i0.57906