ABSTRACT Objectives: to know the nursing interventions in the identification, prevention and control of sepsis in critical patients. Methods: integrative review of the literature, with two parallel researches using different MesH terms, using the EBSCO database and Google Scholar. Nine studies were included in the sample. Results: nursing interventions are centered on the creation/implementation of protocols for the early recognition of sepsis, the training of teams to ensure a safe and effective approach and the adoption of measures for infection prevention and control as a way to prevent sepsis. Final Considerations: the evidence shows that nurses are fundamental in the early identification, control and prevention of sepsis, preventing disease progression and contributing to decreased morbidity and mortality.

Background: The effectiveness of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) may be impacted by potential complications that require preventive nursing attention. Objective: To identify the complications of critically ill patients undergoing NIV therapy admitted to the Emergency Department of ULS-Bragança. Methodology: Exploratory-descriptive, observational, quantitative study conducted through the application of two data collection instruments, between November 2017 and March 2018: A Questionnaire and an Observation Grid of a sample of 35 patients, mostly female (57.14%) over the age of 85 (37.14%). Results: The most frequent clinical diagnosis was respiratory failure (45.71%). The most frequent complications were the sensation of claustrophobia, ulcerations of the face, pain, and accumulation of secretions. Less frequent complications were nasal congestion, conjunctivitis, gastric distension, aerophagia, and vomiting. Conclusion: The dissemination of the results is advocated, in order to open the discussion within and between teams, to reinforce the relevance of nursing training regarding the care of patients with NIV.