Manejo del neonato con fototerapia por los profesionales de enfermería en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales.

Abstract

The correct management of the neonate with phototherapy, significant for the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia. Objective: To determine the management of the neonate with phototherapy by nursing professionals. Methodology: Descriptive, quantitative, prospective, cross-sectional study. Technique: Survey and direct observation. Instrument: Structured questionnaire and Checklist prepared using the nursing interventions classification book and Phototherapy Protocol. Population: 23 nurses. Results: The work experience was 39% between 5 to 10 years, 78% work shift of 12 hours, 9% do not apply protocols. Activities: 35% do not check the operating hours of the lamp; 22% do not review the maternal and infant history; 4% do not apply patches adequately to cover the eyes. Infant Care: 22% see no signs of dehydration; 17% do not monitor the weight and evaluation of the neurological status of the newborn; 9% do not recommend the intake of eight doses a day of breastfeeding; 4% do not monitor temperature and skin color. registration systems; 70% do not check the hours of operation of the lamp; 61% do not record the type of phototherapy; 35% the presence of erythematous macular eruptions; 26% the presence of diarrheal stools; 13% registered the presence of sunburned child syndrome and dehydration and 4% temperature changes. Conclusion: The management of phototherapy by nursing professionals was carried out in 91%; while records in 84%.