Proceso de atención de enfermería en pacientes pediátricos que presentan infecciones respiratorias agudas.

Abstract

Respiratory infections are major pathologies that affect pediatric patients and especially those under five years of age. Within this pathology, we find two groups that are divided into upper and lower respiratory tract infections, the most prominent among which is It is from the lower respiratory tract because it brings with it serious consequences such as acute bronchiolitis and pneumonia, the last mentioned being one of the main causes of death in children under five years of age worldwide. According to the Pan American Health Organization in the Americas, pediatric consultations and from 20 to 40% of hospitalizations occur from 30 to 50%. Within our country, according to the INEC, 139 cases were registered and in the province of El Oro there were 9 cases of pediatric patients who died due to pneumonia. This research aims to apply the process of nursing care in pediatric patients who are hospitalized with symptoms of acute respiratory infections, for which the theory of Virginia Henderson was used, which allowed to identify the basic needs that are affected by said pathology; In order to carry out the care plan, the NANDA, NOC and NIC taxonomy was used, trying to improve the quality of life of the patient and avoid complications, including death. This research is descriptive, qualitative, since the information captured in this work is based on scientific articles published the last five years.