ABSTRACT
Objective:
to describe the nursing care of the neonate in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) with prong analyzing them in the light of the systematization of nursing care / process.
Method:
Descriptive research, qualitative approach. We interviewed 30 nursing professionals from the neonatal intensive and intermediate care units of a school hospital in Maceió / Alagoas, from August / 2016 to January / 2017, through a semi-structured interview, in the light of Bardin's content analysis.
Results:
Although unit nurses are aware of the use of CPAP and the care associated with this therapy, mid-level professionals still find it difficult to systematize systematized knowledge about the system. The tripod's correlation between CPAP, the formation of nasal lesions and the assistance provided was highlighted.
Conclusion:
It is necessary to carry out training, such as raising the awareness of professionals about the importance of keeping records up to date and applying protocols.
Keywords:
Newborn; Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; Nursing Care