Criteria for peripheral venous access fixation in premature newborns
In: Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, Band 5, Heft 1, S. 3238-3250
Objectives: To analyze the criteria for the peripheral venous access fixation in premature newborns used by nursing
staff of the Semi-Intensive Neonatal Unit of the public hospital in the interior of Bahia. Method: A qualitative
descriptive exploratory study that was made with sixteen professional nursing staff of a public hospital in the interior
of Bahia in the period from August to September 2009. This study was approved by the Ethics Committee, with opinion
number 01278-2009. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and photographic records of peripheral
venous access, and analyzed through content analysis of Bardin and semiological analysis of images, respectively.
Results: The peripheral venous access fixation is achieved by inconsistent criteria and without scientific evidence.
There is no standard to guide the professionals to carry out this practice. Conclusion: We suggest the elaboration of a
care protocol care to underpin these professionals and systematize this practice, based on quality and excellence of
care.