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      Use of tracking drugs for the search of intra-hospital adverse reactions: a pharmacovigilance study Translated title: Uso de fármacos alertantes para la detección de reacciones adversas intrahospitalarias: estudio de farmacovigilancia

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          Abstract Objective: To estimate the incidence of potential in-hospital adverse reactions with the use of alert drugs in a general hospital in southern Brazil. Method: Cross-sectional study, carried out in a hospital in southern Brazil. The electronic medical records (TASY®) of patients hospitalized between January and August 2020, who were prescribed one of the drugs earmarked for tracking adverse drug reactions, were evaluated: the drugs included flumazenil, fexofenadine hydrochloride, naloxone, promethazine, diphenhydramine and loperamide. Results: A total of 13,476 medical records were reviewed and 204 (1.5%) were included in the study in which tracker use was indicated in the management of adverse drug reactions. In this study a total of 18 different signs or symptoms were found in medical records, with pruritus/hyperemia/urticaria being the most reported symptoms (n = 76). Among the drug classes that caused most adverse drug reactions, opioids were the most mentioned (n = 44). It should be noted that in 49 medical records the information on which drug caused the adverse events was not reported. Regarding the cause of hospitalization of patients who used screening drugs, cancer was the most frequent (n = 37). Conclusions: This study indicates that the use of trackers can be a tool to estimate the occurrence of adverse drug reactions and to establish adverse events related to the use of medications, which should be reported to the pharmacovigilance service, with a view to patient safety.

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          Resumen Objetivo: Estimar la incidencia de potenciales reacciones adversas intrahospitalarias con el uso de prescripciones alertantes en un hospital general del sur de Brasil. Método: Estudio transversal, realizado en un hospital del sur de Brasil. Se evaluaron las historias clínicas electrónicas (TASY®) de los pacientes hospitalizados entre enero y agosto de 2020, a los que se les prescribió uno de los medicamentos destinados al seguimiento de reacciones adversas a medicamentos: los medicamentos incluían flumazenil, clorhidrato de fexofenadina, naloxona, prometazina, difenhidramina y loperamida. Resultados: Se revisaron 13.476 historias clínicas y se incluyeron 204 (1,5%) en el estudio en el que se indicó el uso de prescripciones alertantes en el manejo de reacciones adversas a medicamentos. En este estudio se encontró un total de 18 signos o síntomas diferentes en las historias clínicas, siendo el prurito, la hiperemia y la urticaria los síntomas más reportados (n = 76). Entre las clases de fármacos que causaron la mayoría de las reacciones adversas a medicamentos, los opioides fueron los más mencionados (n = 44). Cabe señalar que en 49 historias clínicas no se reportó la información sobre qué fármaco causó los eventos adversos. En cuanto a la causa de hospitalización de los pacientes que utilizaron prescripciones alertantes, el cáncer fue la más frecuente (n = 37). Conclusiones: Este estudio indica que el uso de alertadores puede ser una herramienta para estimar la incidencia de reacciones adversas a medicamentos y establecer eventos adversos relacionados con el uso de medicamentos, los cuales deben ser reportados al servicio de farmacovigilancia, con miras a la seguridad del paciente.

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              A segurança do paciente como dimensão da qualidade do cuidado de saúde: um olhar sobre a literatura

              O cenário moderno e competitivo dos sistemas de prestação de cuidados de saúde contrapõe-se às suas demandas ascendentes e aos recursos nem sempre suficientes. A preocupação com a segurança do paciente, importante dimensão da qualidade do cuidado de saúde, constitui atualmente tema de relevância crescente entre pesquisadores do todo o mundo. Os eventos adversos ocorrem em qualquer local onde se prestam cuidados de saúde e na maioria das situações são passíveis de medidas preventivas. O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar, por meio de uma revisão bibliográfica, o discurso sobre a segurança do paciente a partir do século XXI, enfocando sua relevância enquanto problema global de saúde pública; discorrer sobre os desafios relacionados às lacunas e perspectivas em termos de pesquisa acerca do tema e sua abordagem na realidade brasileira. Verifica-se que a investigação sobre a segurança do paciente ainda não possui o benefício de ter suas abordagens bem estabelecidas; e ainda, que múltiplas barreiras e desafios precisam ser enfrentados na concepção de delineamentos de estudos e na utilização de técnicas de pesquisa.
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                Farmacia Hospitalaria
                Farm Hosp.
                Grupo Aula Médica (Toledo, Toledo, Spain )
                1130-6343
                2171-8695
                June 2022
                : 46
                : 3
                : 146-151
                Affiliations
                [3] Tubarão Santa Catarina orgnameHospital Nossa Senhora da Conceição orgdiv1Centro de Pesquisas Clínicas Brazil
                [2] Tubarão orgnameUniversidade do Sul de Santa Catarina orgdiv1Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde Brazil
                [1] Tubarão orgnameUniversidade do Sul de Santa Catarina orgdiv1Curso de Medicina Brazil
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                S1130-63432022000300007 S1130-6343(22)04600300007
                10.7399/fh.13039
                36183207
                733352d1-a667-4d66-9c4c-9f6cf2725415

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                : 17 December 2021
                : 19 October 2021
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                Pharmacovigilance,Patient Safety,Drug Utilization,Pharmacy Service, Hospital,Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions,Farmacovigilancia,Seguridad del paciente,Servicio de Farmacia, utilización de medicamentos,Efectos colaterales y reacciones adversas relacionadas con medicamentos

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