Biossegurança enquanto estratégia de autocuidado dos profissionais dos serviços de saúde da Força Aérea Brasileira

Abstract

Although progress has been made in the prevention, control and treatment of infectious diseases in developed countries and China, the new coronavirus pandemic has shown us old existing shortcomings and the need to reassess knowledge, diagnosis and management of epidemics and endemics. As a result of the speed of technological evolution and the speed of human displacement across the continents of this planet, epidemics and pandemics are manifesting more frequently than in past centuries. Not to mention the great advances in studies and research in safety laboratories that, in the event of a failure in safety protocols, accidental or intentional, could lead to rapid dissemination to the population, depending on the pathogenic capacity of the biological agent. To reduce the effects of the spread of infectious diseases, technical knowledge, effective communication and the dissemination of clear and well-founded information by health professionals and competent health authorities are essential. The importance of those who work in primary care or on the “front line” in complying with safety standards and knowledge of biosafety and bioprotection for the early diagnosis and containment of epidemics and pandemics is highlighted. In this context, the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) health service personnel are included, as they work in emergency care and frequently transport patients and passengers throughout the national territory, and in case they are not adequately trained in biosafety and bioprotection, will be able to spread pathogenic microorganisms among their colleagues, family members and the entire population of this extensive country.