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- Title
The profile of technology-dependent children and adolescents in a pediatric intensive care unit.
- Authors
Pinto Paines, Luana; Cammarano Ribeiro, Aline; Kegler, Jaquiele Jaciára; Monteiro, Amanda Suélen; Dutra Sehnem, Graciela; Tatsch Neves, Eliane
- Abstract
Background: Technology-dependent children and adolescents are recurrently admitted to intensive care units. These admissions prompt the need for follow-up care to maintain these children's and adolescents' health. Objective: To identify the demographic and clinical profile of technology-dependent children and adolescents at the time of hospital discharge from a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Methodology: This is a quantitative, documentary, and retrospective study based on medical records of technology-dependent children/adolescents admitted to the PICU of a teaching hospital in southern Brazil. Results: The study observed a predominance of white male children up to one year of age coming from the pediatric emergency room, with a history of conditions originating from the perinatal period, the use of long-term medication, and the prevalence of diseases of the respiratory system and congenital malformations. Conclusion: This group represents a challenge for healthcare services. In addition to the current diagnosis, past complications can affect the prognosis. Implementing care action plans that consider the needs of children/adolescents and their families is recommended to ensure comprehensive care.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; INTENSIVE care units; PATIENT aftercare; ACADEMIC medical centers; CHRONIC diseases; RESEARCH methodology; CHRONIC diseases in children; PEDIATRICS; QUANTITATIVE research; RETROSPECTIVE studies; MEDICAL records; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; WHITE people; NEEDS assessment; HOSPITAL care of children; DISCHARGE planning
- Publication
Revista de Enfermagem Referência, 2023, Vol 6, p1
- ISSN
0874-0283
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12707/RVI22028