Abstract
Objective: To investigate nursing actions capable of preventing and controlling bloodstream infections in newborns. Methods: Integrative literature review, conducted from May to July 2017, by bibliographic survey in the databases: BDENF, MedLine and LILACS. Results: Barriers to central catheter-associated blood infections in newborns include hand hygiene, intervention packages for device maintenance, continuing education of professionals who access the device, specific care team, use of early-stage skin emollients right after birth, catheter occluder disinfection with alcohol for 15 seconds, and 2% chlorhexidine baths. Conclusion: The prevention and control of blood infections in newborns occurs through a set of practices adopted by all health staff members who provide care, and nursing professional has a relevant role because it is the one who stays longest in direct patient care.