Nursing care in intensive therapy to the patient with Covid 19: an experience report

Abstract

This paper aims to report the experience of a nursing student regarding the care of patients with Covid 19 in an intensive care unit (ICU) of a reference hospital for respiratory diseases in Manaus. This is a descriptive, observational study with a qualitative and cross-sectional approach of the type of experience report, carried out in an adult intensive care unit, the data collection occurred through the observational method, with the help of a field diary to collect the data. It was possible to verify the internal protocols of the ICU that were modified to adapt the care for the patient with Covid 19, the criteria for admission to the ICU became increasingly strict in view of the increased demand for critical patients, nursing professionals worked in amid pressure, fear and anguish while adapting to the new care model, the study enabled the understanding of the main lines of care aimed at Covid 19, the difficulties and the results they provide to the critical patient. In addition, it was possible to see the commitment of professionals to perform an effective work through an unknown health event.