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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate users' satisfaction in two intensive care units (ICU). Method: Qualitative, descriptive and evaluative study performed in obstetric and mixed pediatric ICUs inside the Brazilian northeast. Fourteen children caregivers and newborns and fifteen women hospitalized were part of this study. The data analysis were based on content analysis and consequent category construction. This study was approved in ethical committee on the number 0001/201110 (CEDEP/UNIVASF). Results: Good reception on both ICUs was mentioned, trust in the team and care were positively evaluated. However, on the mixed pediatric ICU, it was mentioned that the use of technical terms on the information given made the understanding more difficult. On the obstetric ICU, it was pointed out that the care with exams and procedures emphasized humanization. Conclusion: The users' satisfaction is an important evaluation and management tool as a factor of (re)structure of management practice and healthcare.

Objectives: To assess the adequacy of nursing staff and understand how these professionals perceive this issue.
Methods: evaluative, exploratory, descriptive, quantitative and qualitative study, developed in Obstetric and Mixed
Pediatric ICUs for the Hospital Don Malan / IMIP in Petrolina-PE. Was calculated the scaling nursing and 13 semistructured interviews were conducted, analyzed according to Bardin. Results: Mixed Pediatric ICU has correct number
of staff and Obstetric decreasing the frame. The units have shortage of nurses and an incorrect distribution by
category/ bed. It was observed that the nursing staff of the Pediatric ICUs Mixed considers its high workload, while in
the ICU Obstetric this was considered mild. Conclusion: The scaling of nursing without compliance with the current
legislation may compromise the quality of care offered, especially in units of critical care.