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Thermoregulation protocol implementation for newborns in surgical procedures.
Lucas Amaral Martins1,2, Suely Pedreira Xavier da Silveira3, Irene Maria Fraga Teixeira Avila3
1Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Escola de Enfermagem, Programa de Pós-Graduação. Salvador, Bahia, Brasil.
Revista Gaucha De Enfermagem
|April 11, 2019
Summary
Implementing a new thermoregulation protocol for newborns (NB) reduced adverse events during surgery. This innovation improved safe surgical care for neonates.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal care
- Surgical safety
- Thermoregulation
Background:
- Neonatal surgical procedures carry risks, including thermal instability.
- Effective thermoregulation is crucial for newborn (NB) outcomes.
- Existing protocols may require optimization for modern neonatal units.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the implementation of a thermoregulation protocol for newborns undergoing surgery.
- To assess the impact of the protocol on adverse events and technology adoption.
Main Methods:
- The study utilized an experimental report design over a 12-month period in a neonatal unit.
- The Plan, Do, Check, Action (PDCA) cycle was employed for protocol development and implementation.
- Data collection focused on adverse events and the integration of new technologies.
Main Results:
- Protocol implementation led to a reduction in adverse events associated with thermal instability during surgical procedures.
- The study facilitated the introduction and adoption of new technologies within the neonatal unit.
- Improved patient safety and clinical outcomes were observed post-implementation.
Conclusions:
- The developed thermoregulation protocol effectively enhances care practices for safe newborn surgery.
- Strengthened care practices contribute to better neonatal surgical outcomes.
- Protocol implementation represents a significant advancement in neonatal surgical safety.
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