Prevención de eventos adversos en unidad de cuidados intensivos del hospital General IESS de Manta

Background: health care carries risks that stem from a number of factors and foster the occurrence of adverse events, among these are intrinsic, extrinsic and systemic factors. health events that may result in injury, damage or death to the patient. Objective: to analyze the prevention of adverse events in critical care units at IESS Manta General Hospital. Method: a quantitative, descriptive non-experimental research was conducted, empirical techniques were applied through a validated instrument and monthly review of adverse event reports according to the inclusion criteria from September to November 2024.Results: 48 % of patients admitted to the ICU experienced adverse events during their stay. The results highlighted that nursing staff know protocols but there are still professionals who do not apply them. Conclusions: adverse events are directly related to system failures, extended stays, absence of staff, situations that need to be corrected in order to optimize nursing care and focus on human needs and strengthen through continuing education of health professionals in improving patient care