Highlights EMOnco considers variables related to the cancer history and treatment. Triages patients in the emergency care in less than three minutes. Cancer patients need priority care regarding infection, and this protocol consider it. EMOnco has shown to be a valid and reliable scale for the triage of oncological patients in the emergency room or acute care clinics. ABSTRACT Objective: To validate a risk rating scale for triaging of cancer patients in emergency rooms that can identify individuals needing urgent […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify compatibility, types and frequency of errors in preparation and administration of intravenous drugs. Methods: A cross-sectional and descriptive study performed at the emergency department of a university hospital in the city of São Paulo (SP). The sample consisted of 303 observations of the preparation and administration of intravenous drugs by nursing aides, nursing technicians and registered nurses, using a systematized script, similar to a checklist. The following variables were collected: errors related to dispensing, omission, schedule, […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify agreement between estimative of predicted resources using the adapted Emergency Severity Index and the real amount of resources used by patients. To analyze the variables number of years since graduation, years of work experience and years of experience in emergency services especially with accurate anticipation of resources need. Methods: This retrospective analytical study with a quantitative approach included 538 medical records of patients assisted by 11 triage nurses. Data collected were related to assistances carried out […]