Eventos Adversos Relacionados ao Cateter Central de Inserção Periférica em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal

Brenda Dantas Ferraz; Vanessa Vieira da Silva; Isabelle de Souza Januaria; Ana Maria Marques de Jesus; Camilla Lorraine Moreira Dias; Eliane Ferreira Leite; Cynthia Márcia Romano Faria Walty

doi:10.36489/saudecoletiva.2026v17i104p18796-18813

Authors

Brenda Dantas Ferraz Enfermeira Neonatologista. Hospital Municipal de Contagem (MG); Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4921-0343
Vanessa Vieira da Silva Enfermeira Neonatologista. Hospital Sofia Feldman (MG); Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8236-1915
Isabelle de Souza Januaria Mestra em Gestão e Educação na Saúde e Enfermagem. Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG); Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0143-4113
Ana Maria Marques de Jesus Enfermeira Neonatologista. Hospital Sofia Feldman (MG); Brasil. https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7845-0848
Camilla Lorraine Moreira Dias Mestre em Enfermagem. Hospital Sofia Feldman (MG); Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3806-0837
Eliane Ferreira Leite Enfermeira Neonatologista. Hospital Sofia Feldman (MG); Brasil. https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7198-2041
Cynthia Márcia Romano Faria Walty Doutora em Enfermagem e Saúde. Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG); Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3998-8418

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2026v17i104p18796-18813

Keywords:

Peripherally inserted catheter, Neonatal nursing, Adverse events or Patient Safety, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Abstract

Objective: To investigate adverse events associated with peripherally inserted central catheters in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Method: a quantitative, longitudinal, retrospective study with 168 neonates admitted between January and July 2022. Clinical characteristics, device profile, and complications occurring during catheter use were evaluated. Analysis was performed using Stata® version 16 software and chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Results: Phlebitis was the main adverse event (24.4%). There was a statistically significant association between complications and gestational age, birth weight, and weight at insertion. Premature and low birth weight newborns were more vulnerable to complications. The high rate of elective removal reflected adequate device management. Conclusion: The findings highlight the need for evidence-based care protocols, continuous catheter monitoring, and ongoing staff training, contributing to improved neonatal care and patient safety.

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