Cuidado de la temperatura en personas sometidas a procedimientos quirúrgicos electivos en una institución de salud / Temperature care in persons undergo-ing elective surgical procedures in a health institution

RESUMEN

Objetivo: Analizar la adherencia a las actividades para el control de la termorregulación en procedimientos quirúrgicos por parte de técnicos y profesionales de cirugía para el año 2021 en una institución de salud de tercer nivel en la ciudad de Medellín, Colombia. Metodología: Investigación descriptiva transversal. Se revisaron registros clínicos de pacientes sometidos a cirugía electiva mayor a una hora, también se realizó encuesta autoaplicada a personal que labora en el área quirúrgica, indagando por variables demográficas, del servicio y de adherencia al protocolo de termorregulación. Resultados: Se evidencia baja adherencia a la toma de temperatura. En el servicio de recuperación hay mejor adherencia por medio del calentamiento activo. Conclusión: La temperatura es un signo vital al que no se le da la importancia suficiente, constituyéndose así como una constante vital olvidada.(AU)

ABSTRACT

Objective: To analyze adherence to activities for the control of thermoregulation in surgical procedures by surgical technicians and professionals for the year 2021, in a tertiary health institution in the city of Medellín, Colombia. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive research. Clinical records of patients undergoing elective surgery greater than one hour were reviewed, a self-applied survey was also carried out on personnel working in the surgical area, inquiring for demographic variables, service and adherence to the thermoregulation protocol. Results: Low adherence to temperature measurement is evident. In the recovery service there are better adherence through active heating. Conclusions: Temperature is a vital sign that is not given enough importance, thus becoming a forgotten vital sign.Objective: To analyze adherence to activities for the control of thermoregulation in surgical procedures by surgical technicians and professionals for the year 2021, in a tertiary health institution in the city of Medellín, Colombia. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive research. Clinical records of patients undergoing elective surgery greater than one hour were reviewed, a self-applied survey was also carried out on personnel working in the surgical area, inquiring for demographic variables, service and adherence to the thermoregulation protocol. Results: Low adherence to temperature measurement is evident. In the recovery service there are better adherence through active heating. Conclusions: Temperature is a vital sign that is not given enough importance, thus becoming a forgotten vital sign.(AU)