NURSING CARE FOR PREMATURE AND LOW BIRTH WEIGHT NEWBORNS IN THE HOSPITAL UNIT

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1595142512034

• Palavras-chave: Newborn. Premature. Healthcare. Neonatal nursing.

• Keywords: Newborn. Premature. Healthcare. Neonatal nursing.

• Abstract:

  Introduction: Premature birth is defined as birth between 22 and 36 weeks early. Premature newborns require a suitable environment for treatment, making it necessary for them to remain in hospital. It is up to the nursing team to provide a favorable environment with the necessary resources to care for the child during their hospital stay. Objective: To synthesize nursing care for premature and low birth weight newborns in hospital through the literature. Materials and Methods: This is a literature review carried out on credible websites, retrieving articles that deal with the subject, which were then analyzed and interpreted in the light of the literature. Results and Discussion: The nursing team has a very important role to play in caring for premature infants, especially given the great challenge of meeting the particularities and care that they need, avoiding complications that could damage their development and delay their discharge. The kangaroo method aims to ensure that low birth weight infants have safe skin-to-skin contact with their mothers, promoting humanized perinatal care. Final considerations: The nursing team should offer comprehensive care to premature and low birth weight newborns, so it is necessary for health professionals to provide information and support in an  individualized way, respecting the history and needs of each one.