The frequency of nasal injury in newborns due to the use of continuous positive airway pressure with prongs

Authors

  • Renata Medeiros do Nascimento Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas
  • Anne Laura Costa Ferreira Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas
  • Ana Cláudia Ferreira Pinheiro Coutinho Universidade Federal de Alagoas
  • Regina Célia Sales Santos Veríssimo Universidade Federal de Alagoas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000400009

Keywords:

wounds and injuries, infant, newborn, continuous positive airway pressure, nose, nasal cavity

Abstract

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) with prongs is the ventilatory support most used in newborns. Nasal injuries are complications that may arise due to the prolonged use of this device. This study aimed to determine the frequency of nasal injuries in newborns through the use of continuous positive airway pressure with prongs. A convenience sample composed of hospitalized newborns using prongs for more than two days was used. Data were collected through a structured form. Lesions were observed in all newborns, which were classified as: mild (79.6%), moderate (19.7%) and severe (0.7%). The conclusion is that the use of prongs for more than two days represents a risk factor for the lesions to develop.

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Published

2009-08-01

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 4 (2009)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

The frequency of nasal injury in newborns due to the use of continuous positive airway pressure with prongs. (2009). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 17(4), 489-494. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000400009