Objective: to describe the nursing care of the neonate in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) with prong analyzing them in the light of the systematization of nursing care / process. Method: Descriptive research, qualitative approach. We interviewed 30 nursing professionals from the neonatal intensive and intermediate care units of a school hospital in Maceió / Alagoas, from August / 2016 to January / 2017, through a semi-structured interview, in the light of Bardin's content analysis. Results: Although unit nurses are aware of the use of CPAP and the care associated with this therapy, mid-level professionals still find it difficult to systematize systematized knowledge about the system. The tripod's correlation between CPAP, the formation of nasal lesions and the assistance provided was highlighted. Conclusion: It is necessary to carry out training, such as raising the awareness of professionals about the importance of keeping records up to date and applying protocols.
Objective: To correlate the biometric measurements of the nasal area of premature and term newborns to provide parameters for a nasal protector model. Method: A crosssectional descriptive study, carried out in the neonatal joint accommodation, intermediate and intensive care units of a hospital in Maceio, Alagoas, with a total of 300 newborns, divided into two groups: 150 term and 150 premature. Neonatal history data and 1200 digital photographs were used for biometric measurements. Results: The groups were homogeneous regarding gender, weight and length of the newborn. The measurements of nasal width, distance from the wing of the nose to the right and left columella midline, right and left nasal introitus area, length of the right and left nasal dorsum were different when compared in groups according to gestational age and weight ranges - very low weight, low weight and appropriate weight for gestational age (p<0.05). Conclusion: The data obtained provide parameters for creating a nasal protector for newborns using prongs, considering anatomical aspects.
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