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Avaliação do risco associado à manipulação de agentes anestésicos em profissionais das ciências veterinárias
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O ambiente clínico-hospitalar oferece diversos riscos sendo os mais negligenciados os
riscos por manipulação de agentes anestésicos. Este trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar
o risco associado à manipulação de anestésicos por profissionais das ciências veterinárias e identificar problemas de saúde associados à sua exposição prolongada. Foi elaborado
um inquérito online, direcionado a profissionais de saúde para avaliação do nível de
conhecimento e de exposição relativo a este risco ocupacional. Foram analisados 129
inquéritos de profissionais de medicina veterinária e 29 de profissionais de medicina
humana. Nas ciências veterinárias os resultados demonstram o fraco acondicionamento
e segurança no armazenamento dos fármacos anestésicos e psicotrópicos (66%);
reduzido número de equipamentos anestésicos com protocolo de manutenção e
segurança (37,2%); número reduzido de salas com extração de ar ou ventilação forçada
(48%); percentagem elevada de salas de recobro sem ventilação adequada (69,8%);
número ainda reduzido de consultas de medicina no trabalho (81% dos inquiridos
desconhece); pouca sensibilização e conhecimento sobre os riscos por contacto com
drogas anestésicas (37,2%); desconhecimento sobre a legislação vigente (48,1%); fraca
adesão à utilização de equipamentos de proteção individual, exceto em profissionais do
sexo feminino quando gestantes, nas quais o nível de aplicação é de 60,34%. Na área de
medicina veterinária a informação e os estudos são ainda reduzidos e pouco explícitos
comparativamente com a medicina humana. Este estudo destaca a necessidade de
melhorar práticas e medidas de controlo na manipulação de agentes anestésicos em
ambientes veterinários. A adoção de sistemas de ventilação adequados e a formação
contínua dos profissionais são cruciais para reduzir os riscos ocupacionais. Uma boa
combinação de medidas de controlo de riscos e o acompanhamento por consultas de
medicina no trabalho permitirão reduzir significativamente a exposição a estes riscos,
garantir um ambiente de trabalho seguro e saudável bem como cuidar da saúde dos
profissionais expostos.
The clinical-hospital environment offers a number of risks, the most neglected of which is the risk of handling anesthetic agents. The aim of this study was to assess the risk associated with the handling of anesthetics by veterinary science professionals and to identify health problems associated with prolonged exposure. An online survey was designed for health professionals to assess their level of knowledge and exposure to this occupational risk. A total of 129 surveys from veterinary medicine professionals and 29 from human medicine professionals were analyzed. In the veterinary sciences, the results show poor packaging and safety in the storage of anesthetic and psychotropic drugs (66%); a low number of anesthetic equipment with a maintenance and safety protocol (37.2%); a low number of rooms with air extraction or forced ventilation (48%); a high percentage of recovery rooms without adequate ventilation (69.8%); still low number of occupational health consultations (81% of respondents don't know); low awareness and knowledge of the risks of contact with anesthetic drugs (37.2%); lack of knowledge of current legislation (48.1%); low adherence to the use of personal protective equipment, except among female professionals who are pregnant, where the level of application is 60.34%. In the field of veterinary medicine, information and studies are still limited and not very explicit compared to human medicine. This study highlights the need to improve practices and control measures when handling anesthetic agents in veterinary environments. The adoption of adequate ventilation systems and the continuous training of professionals are crucial to reducing occupational risks. A good combination of risk control measures and monitoring by occupational health consultations will make it possible to significantly reduce exposure to these risks, guarantee a safe and healthy working environment and take care of the health of exposed professionals.
The clinical-hospital environment offers a number of risks, the most neglected of which is the risk of handling anesthetic agents. The aim of this study was to assess the risk associated with the handling of anesthetics by veterinary science professionals and to identify health problems associated with prolonged exposure. An online survey was designed for health professionals to assess their level of knowledge and exposure to this occupational risk. A total of 129 surveys from veterinary medicine professionals and 29 from human medicine professionals were analyzed. In the veterinary sciences, the results show poor packaging and safety in the storage of anesthetic and psychotropic drugs (66%); a low number of anesthetic equipment with a maintenance and safety protocol (37.2%); a low number of rooms with air extraction or forced ventilation (48%); a high percentage of recovery rooms without adequate ventilation (69.8%); still low number of occupational health consultations (81% of respondents don't know); low awareness and knowledge of the risks of contact with anesthetic drugs (37.2%); lack of knowledge of current legislation (48.1%); low adherence to the use of personal protective equipment, except among female professionals who are pregnant, where the level of application is 60.34%. In the field of veterinary medicine, information and studies are still limited and not very explicit compared to human medicine. This study highlights the need to improve practices and control measures when handling anesthetic agents in veterinary environments. The adoption of adequate ventilation systems and the continuous training of professionals are crucial to reducing occupational risks. A good combination of risk control measures and monitoring by occupational health consultations will make it possible to significantly reduce exposure to these risks, guarantee a safe and healthy working environment and take care of the health of exposed professionals.
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anestésicos medicina veterinária riscos ocupacionais veterinary nursing anesthetics veterinary medicine occupational risks