Assistência de enfermagem aos recém-nascidos portadores de icterícia: revisão de literatura

Abstract

Objective: Verify from the literature the importance of nursing in the diagnosis and treatment of neonatal jaundice. Methods: An integrative literature review was carried out with search and selection of articles via “biblioteca virtual em saúde” – BVS, MEDLINE online system of search and analysis of medical literature – “Pubmed and Portal Periódicos da Coordernação de Aperfeiçoamento – CAPES.” The research was realized from August to November 2022. Results: In view of the 16 articles selected for the study, it was noted that the therapeutic forms most commonly “applied” for the treatment of neonatal jaundice are composed of phototherapy, exchange therapy and the intravenous standard immunoglobulin. Nurses play an important role in caring for newborns, from diagnosis to the end of treatment. Early detection and referral are essential. Nursing plays a key role in the care and protection of NBs during phototherapy, such as eye protection, weight monitoring, fluid balance and in the prevention of burns. The research points to the need of more health education on the topic with mothers and family members. Conclusion: It emphasizes the need for health education programs that allow this information on hyperbilirubinemia to reach all audiences. The creation of protocols of care and booklets is suggested, aiming the reduction in morbidity and mortality rates.