During the beginning of the MV, the use of Heat and
Moisture Exchangers (HME) filter occurred in 48.9%
of times. In other occasions, the heated humidifier was
used, which was attached and filled with sterile water at
all times. However, when it was necessary to replace the
water, the remaining liquid was not always discarded.
Regarding the disposal of condensatedliquid from
ventilator circuits, it was observed that the liquid was
discarded in the trash in 50.9% of the opportunities, and
61.1% of them, without the use of Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE).
In the case of nebulizers, 94% of occasions (n =
106) the equipment was neither discarded after use,
nor adequately protected, being stored in plastic bags
or hanging near the bed until the next use.