Ineffective communication and alcohol bottle explosion: nursing observations

Authors

  • Maria Aparecida de Luca Nascimento Universidade do Rio de Janeiro; Escola de Enfermagem Alfredo Pinto
  • Robson Bastos Lourenço Universidade Estácio de Sá; Faculdade São Camilo; Escola de Enfermagem Luiza de Marillac
  • Nebia Maria Almeida de Figueiredo Universidade do Rio de Janeiro; Escola de Enfermagem Alfredo Pinto
  • Joséte Luzia Leite Universidade do Rio de Janeiro; Escola de Enfermagem Alfredo Pinto
  • Rubens Ghidini Junior Universidade Estácio de Sá; Faculdade São Camilo; Escola de Enfermagem Luiza de Marillac

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342005000300008

Keywords:

Accidents, home, Burns^i2^snurs, Ethanol, Communications media

Abstract

The main goal of this descriptive exploratory study with a quantitative approach is to present the number of patients severely burned in alcohol plastic bottle explosions that have been cared for between 2000 and 2002 by the nursing staff of a Rio de Janeiro hospital that is a reference for the treatment of this kind of accident. The data was gathered from the nursing note book. The authors emphasize that the media refers to these victims as "burned by alcohol" rather than "burned by a bomb", since alcohol plastic bottles are potential bombs. The authors conclude that much suffering could be avoided through an effective, clear, and above all responsible communication.

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Published

2005-09-01

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 3 (2005)

Section

Relato de Pesquisa

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How to Cite

Nascimento, M. A. de L., Lourenço, R. B., Figueiredo, N. M. A. de, Leite, J. L., & Ghidini Junior, R. (2005). Ineffective communication and alcohol bottle explosion: nursing observations. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 39(3), 303-309. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342005000300008