Algorithm for paramentation, deparamentation and prevention of facial injuries: Covid-19

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To develop algorithms to guide health professionals in the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment and to offer preventive measures related to facial skin injuries caused by the inappropriate use of personal protective equipment during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. METHOD: integrative literature review with the databases of Health Sciences, MEDLINE, SciELO and LILACS, in the period from 2015 to 2020, using the descriptors: COVID-19, Pressure injury related to medical device and Equipment and provisions. RESULTS: Three algorithms have been developed that describe the techniques of dressing, de-dressing of personal protective equipment and preventive measures to avoid facial injuries caused by the inappropriate use of personal protective equipment. CONCLUSION: The algorithms built offer the health professional the description of techniques for the use of personal protective equipment and preventive measures for facial injury caused by the use of personal protective equipment, as well as allowing the professional a better visualization, practicality and understanding of the procedure. to be accomplished.