GENITOURINARY MALFORMATIONS AND NURSING CARE IN THE NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC UNIT: BIBLIOGRAPHIC REVIEW

Abstract

Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract comprise a wide spectrum of malformations, so the origin and development of these are complex and diverse. Thus, malformed newborns require specific and individualized care and attention from nursing professionals, planning evidence-based nursing care. Objective: to carry out a bibliographic survey of cases of genitourinary malformations most prevalent in the neonatal and pediatric unit in the last 5 years, as well as the nursing care provided to these patients. Materials and Methods: an exploratory, bibliographic study with integrative analysis, qualitative literature available in LILACS, SCIELO and MEDLINE databases. Results: After an exploratory reading of the publications, it was possible to select 12 articles, 8 from the LILACS database and 4 from the MEDLINE database. Final considerations: based on the studies found, nursing professionals need to implement systematized care to improve the prognosis of malformed newborns, since care, especially those performed during the first 24 hours of life, may have repercussions in the child's future life. It is hoped that this research contributes to the knowledge about genitourinary malformations and their possible causes so that there can be effective assistance and the recognition of the problem, aiming at the planning of policies of assistance and prevention.