Role of respiratory physiotherapy in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ; Realización de la fisioterapia respiratorio en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales ; Atuação da fisioterapia respiratória na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal

Introduction: The premature newborn has an immaturity of the pulmonary system which leads him to a need for comprehensive care and care to avoid possible complications, the physical therapist works with a multidisciplinary team in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, using respiratory techniques with the objective of contributing to the recovery and prevention of neonates, aiming at independence and improvement of respiratory capacity, in order to reduce hospitalization time and increase quality of life. Objective: To analyze, based on the available scientific literature, the benefit of the Physiotherapist in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit when using respiratory therapy techniques. Methodology: This is an integrative literature review with a search carried out in the following databases: VHL, PEDro, PubMed, Scielo in the period from 2012 to 2022. Results: 6 articles were captured that portray respiratory physiotherapy techniques for this purpose. analyze the benefit of respiratory therapy. Conclusion: The respiratory physiotherapist works with several techniques aimed at the recovery and prevention of the neonate; however, the managements may not be effective, cause pain and generate harm if applied incorrectly and by a non-specialized professional. ; Introducción: El recién nacido prematuro presenta una inmadurez del sistema pulmonar, lo que conlleva a la necesidad de una atención integral y cuidados para evitar posibles complicaciones, el fisioterapeuta trabaja con un equipo multidisciplinario en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales, utilizando técnicas respiratorias con el objetivo de contribuir a la recuperación y prevención de los recién nacidos, visando la independencia y mejora de la capacidad respiratoria, con el fin de reducir el tiempo de hospitalización y aumentar la calidad de vida. Objetivo: Analizar, con base en la literatura científica disponible, el beneficio del Fisioterapeuta en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales al utilizar técnicas de terapia respiratoria. Metodología: Se trata ...