Nursing experiences in the prevention of complications before extubation of the neonatal patient

Abstract

Introduction: Extubation is a critical procedure in the care of neonates requiring mechanical ventilation. The prevention of complications during this process is essential to guarantee favorable results and reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality. Objective: To categorize the nursing experiences in the prevention of complications before the extubation of the newborn. Method: The research is qualitative with a phenomenological approach. The triangulation of the information was carried out based on the position of the authors, a critical review of the existing literature and the experiences of 8 nurses from an Ecuadorian Public Hospital. Results: Based on the application of the Demaziére D. and Dubar C. methodology and the tabulation of information through data saturation using SPSS, it was possible to determine 3 categories subdivided into 7 subcategories: 3 focused on the identification of risk factors based on experience, 3 related to the establishment of specific care protocols and the improvement of education and training, and 1 aimed at identifying best practices and contributing to scientific progress in this area. Conclusion: Nursing experiences play a crucial role in the prevention of complications during extubation and advocate for the implementation of evidence-based strategies to improve neonatal outcomes.