A estruturação da linha de cuidado de recém-nascidos da unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal para atenção básica de saúde

Abstract

This article presents an experience on the structuring of the line care to newborns in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of a University Hospital for primary health care, with the aim of contributing to the structuring of the line care for newborns. Data were collected from medical records of neonates after interviews were conducted with other caregivers and professionals in the Basic Health Care. From the data analysis, it became necessary to hold meetings with professionals in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and managers with the core of Primary Care in the municipality of Santa Maria for data presentation and discussion of the proposed intervention. Together with professionals Neonatal Intensive Care Unit managers and core Primary Care of the municipality created the referral form newborn and flowchart care of these children in Primary Health. This project sought to contribute to progress in relation to the structuring of the line care of newborns of public health in the municipality of Santa Maria, through the creation and implementation of the referral form and recast the flow of care of newborns in primary care settings, providing these children the continuity of care.