نبذة مختصرة : Objective: to verify in the literature contributions of the program “safe surgery saves lives” in patient´s care. Method: integrative review from the following question There were searches in Medline, Scopus, Science Direct and Capes Portal databases of articles published between 2008 and 2014. Results: There were 26 articles identified, 38% showed a relationship between the use of the checklist and reducing complications/surgical mortality; in two articles (8%) an improvement was observed in antibiotic infusion time. In 12 articles (46%) an improvement in surgical safety was suggested. Conclusion: the benefits associated with the adoption of the program have been well established, even challenges related to its implementation. However, it is necessary that professionals really intend to use it, understanding the importance, necessity of using, adapting it to their reality and, above all incorporating it to daily practice in order to mitigate damage to surgical patients. Descriptors: Surgery; Checklist; Patient Safety. RESUMO Objetivo: verificar na literatura as contribuições do programa “Cirurgias seguras salvam vidas” na assistência ao paciente cirúrgico. Método: revisão integrativa realizada a partir da seguinte questão ; RESUMO Objetivo: verificar na literatura as contribuições do programa “Cirurgias seguras salvam vidas” na assistência ao paciente cirúrgico. Método: revisão integrativa realizada a partir da seguinte questão
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