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Oscillometric blood pressure measurement in a neonatal intensive care unit: a cross-sectional study
Marcio, Luisa Gomes de; Bueno, Mariana; Lamas, José Luiz Tatagiba; Carmona, Elenice Valentim.
  • Marcio, Luisa Gomes de; Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Enfermagem. Campinas. BR
  • Bueno, Mariana; The Hospital for Sick Children. Toronto. CA
  • Lamas, José Luiz Tatagiba; Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Enfermagem. Campinas. BR
  • Carmona, Elenice Valentim; Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Enfermagem. Campinas. BR
Online braz. j. nurs. (Online) ; 21: e20226619, 01 jan 2022. tab
Article in English | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-1413268
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

The study aimed to evaluate how neonatal blood pressure measurement with the oscillometric method is performed by a nursing team, including patient preparation, documentation, materials, and equipment.

METHOD:

This cross-sectional study was conducted in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) through direct observation of procedures performed by nursing staff. A systematic script was used for observation and documentation of the procedure, patient reparation, and handling of equipment. The results were analyzed through inferential statistics.

RESULTS:

In a total of 150 observations, 60% or more of steps were classified as correct in 13 of the 26 target items. There was no difference between RNs and nurse technicians concerning the procedure´s success rate (p = 0.3933). Blood pressure measurement was obtained in the first attempt, according to the procedure´s adequacy (p <0.0001).

CONCLUSION:

Published recommendations for oscillometric blood pressure measurement were not followed completely. Continuing education should focus on routine procedures to ensure essential aspects of care.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Oscillometry / Blood Pressure Determination / Intensive Care Units, Neonatal / Nursing, Team Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Humans / Infant, Newborn Language: English Journal: Online braz. j. nurs. (Online) Journal subject: Nursing Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil / Canada Institution/Affiliation country: The Hospital for Sick Children/CA / Universidade Estadual de Campinas/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Oscillometry / Blood Pressure Determination / Intensive Care Units, Neonatal / Nursing, Team Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Humans / Infant, Newborn Language: English Journal: Online braz. j. nurs. (Online) Journal subject: Nursing Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil / Canada Institution/Affiliation country: The Hospital for Sick Children/CA / Universidade Estadual de Campinas/BR