Administración segura de medicamentos en paciente pediátricos de un hospital de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Introduction: Medication administration is a highly relevant process for nurses as it directly influences patient health outcomes. Objective: To determine the safe administration of medications in pediatric patients in a hospital in Guayaquil. Methodology: Descriptive, quantitative, non-experimental, prospective, cross-sectional. Sample: 100 nursing interns and professionals. Results: The statistical results by objective show, first, that the majority of pediatric nursing staff is young, with 76% in the range of 20 to 39 years, and highly qualified, with 70% having a bachelor's degree. However, 24% of the staff is in practical training, which represents a potential vulnerability. Regarding the correct safe administration of medications, 83% of the staff always confirms the name of the medication with the medical prescription, and 88% consistently complies with the identification of the route of administration. Despite high adherence, there are variations in the application of these procedures, especially in critical situations. Finally, in the recording and monitoring of medications, 77% of the staff always adequately record the activities related to the administration of medications, although the lack of uniformity in some cases highlights the need to improve consistency in documentation to ensure patient safety. Conclusion: Safe medication administration was VERY HIGH in 78.5% of the cases observed, although there were several cases in which safe medication administration activities were not always carried out.