Objective: Evaluate stress in the work environment of professional nurses inside Intensive Care Units and identify the stressing agents associated to the triggering of stress, according to the Bianchi Stress Scale. Methods: Cross-sectional study developed with 22 nurses at the intensive therapy unit of a public pediatric hospital. Results: Despite the complete and effective performance of ICU nurses in face of the patient's instability, the conditions external to this situation are more stressing. Conclusion: The nurses have presented higher stress levels in the activities related to work conditions to perform activities and those related to personnel administration. ResumoObjetivo: Avaliar o estresse no ambiente de trabalho dos profissionais enfermeiros dentro das Unidades de Terapia Intensiva e identificar os agentes estressores associados ao desencadeamento do estresse segundo a Escala Bianchi de Estresse. Métodos: Estudo transversal, desenvolvido com 22 enfermeiros da unidade de terapia intensiva de um hospital público pediátrico. Resultados: Enfermeiro da UTI, apesar de sua completa e efetiva atuação frente à instabilidade do estado do paciente, as condições externas a essa situação são mais estressantes. Conclusão: Os enfermeiros apresentaram maiores índices de estresse nas atividades relacionadas às condições de trabalho para o desempenho das atividades e relacionadas à administração de pessoal.
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