Analysis of occupational accidents with biological material among professionals in pre-hospital services

Authors

  • Adriana Cristina de Oliveira Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Maria Henriqueta Rocha Siqueira Paiva Sistema de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência Prefeitura Municipal de Belo Horizonte

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692013000100004

Keywords:

Emergency Medical Services, Accidents, Occupational, Exposure to Biological Agents, Patient Care Team

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of accidents due to biological material exposure, the characteristics and post-accident conduct among professionals of pre-hospital services of the four municipalities of Minas Gerais, Brazil. METHOD: A cross-sectional study, using a structured questionnaire that was developed to enable the calculation of prevalence, descriptive analysis and analytical analysis using logistic regression. The study included 228 professionals; the prevalence of accidents due to biological material exposure was 29.4%, with 49.2% percutaneous, 10.4% mucousal, 6.0% non-intact skin, and 34.4% intact skin. RESULTS: Among the professionals injured, those that stood out were nursing technicians (41.9%) and drivers (28.3%). CONCLUSION: Notification of the occurrence of the accident occurred in 29.8% of the cases. Percutaneous exposure was associated with time of work in the organization (OR=2.51, 95% CI: 1.18 to 5.35, p<0.017). Notification about accidents with biological material should be encouraged, along with professional evaluation/monitoring.

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Published

2013-02-01

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Analysis of occupational accidents with biological material among professionals in pre-hospital services . (2013). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 21(1), 309-315. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692013000100004