Nursing care in view of complications regarding the peripherally inserted catheter in newborns

Authors

  • Cátia Aline Silva Swerts Universidade José do Rosário Vellano
  • Adriana Olímpia Barbosa Felipe Universidade José do Rosário Vellano
  • Karen de Miranda Rocha
  • Cláudia Umbelina Baptista Andrade Universidade José do Rosário Vellano

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/ree.v15i1.13965

Keywords:

Catheterization, Central Venous, Infant, Newborn, Nursing, Team, Intensive Care Units, Neonatal

Abstract

ABSTRACT

The objective of this study was to evaluate the nursing care in view of complications related to peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) in newborns. This descriptive, observational study was conducted with three nurses and twenty nursing technicians, using a structured instrument to record PICC-related observations and complications. The nurses showed having the technical skills to use the PICC and 75% of the nursing technicians attended continuing education. Nurses stated the cephalic vein as the first-choice location to place the PICC, followed by the basilica vein. In case the catheter becomes obstructed, this is solved using the technique of two syringes connected to a 3-way stopcock. The present study results offer support for nursing professionals to become aware regarding the necessary interventions in view of complications involving the use of the PICC, and also highlight the importance of offering training courses that promote foundations of good nursing care practices.

Descriptors: Catheterization, Central Venous; Infant, Newborn; Nursing, Team; Intensive Care Units, Neonatal.

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Author Biographies

Cátia Aline Silva Swerts, Universidade José do Rosário Vellano

Enfermeira, Mestre em Saúde. Professora da Universidade José do Rosário Vellano (UNIFENAS). Alfenas, MG, Brasil. E-mail: catia.silva@unifenas.br.

Adriana Olímpia Barbosa Felipe, Universidade José do Rosário Vellano

Enfermeira, Mestre em Saúde. Professora da UNIFENAS. Alfenas, MG, Brasil. E-mail: adrianaofelipe@yahoo.com.br.

Karen de Miranda Rocha

Enfermeira. Alfenas, MG, Brasil. E-mail: karen.enfermagem@hotmail.com.

Cláudia Umbelina Baptista Andrade, Universidade José do Rosário Vellano

Enfermeira, Mestre em Ciências da Saúde. Professora da UNIFENAS. Alfenas, MG, Brasil. E-mail: claudia.andrade@unifenas.br.

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Published

2013-03-31

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Original Article