Abstract
Objective: The objective was to evaluate the use of the central peripheral insertion catheter (CCIP) and to characterize the profile of hospitalized neonates in a neonatal intensive care unit. Methods: This is a study epidemiological, descriptive and retrospective type of simple cohort. Results: We evaluated 259 catheters inserted by two nurses. 86% of newborns (RNs) were preterm and 53% were female. 49% of the newborns presented low weight, and in 43% the gestational age between 25 and 30 weeks of gestation. The syndrome of respiratory disease and neonatal infection were aggravated by a higher incidence of 45.91% and 27.04%. Conclusion: central peripheral insertion catheter was used more frequently by female newborns, diagnosed with prematurity, extreme low weight, respiratory disease syndrome and neonatal infection. The use of this catheter is essential for the survival of many neonates. For maintenance of CCIP, 82% of the nurses performed the dressings correctly. 53.46% of the catheters had no complications and 44.03% were withdrawn due to termination of treatment. Use of this it is essential for the survival of many newborns.