Atuação de enfermagem a vítimas politraumatizadas no serviço de urgência e emergência

Abstract

Introduction: Polytrauma occurs when the human body is exposed to high energy of biophysical-chemical origin, evolving with multiple injuries simultaneously. Recognizing the seriousness of this victim's condition, assistance with quick and efficient actions by health professionals is required. The focus of care is to minimize possible sequelae, optimize results and improve the chances of survival. Objective: to identify evidence available in the scientific literature about nursing activities with polytraumatized victims in urgent and emergency services. Method: this is an integrative literature review, carried out according to a survey of published materials and scientific articles found in the National Library of Medicine (PubMED) and Virtual Health Library (BVS) databases. Articles published in the last five years, in Portuguese, English and Spanish, with full text and in full, were defined as inclusion criteria. Results: 15 publications were included, divided into three categories: trauma and polytrauma education; nursing performance; patient safety and multidisciplinary care. Conclusion: The roleof nurses in caring for polytrauma victims involves challenges that can be faced through continuous training and adequate multidisciplinary action.