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. 2007 Mar-Apr;17(2):96-100.
doi: 10.1016/s1130-8621(07)71776-x.

[The role of neonatal nursing in palliative care of the newborn]

[Article in Spanish]
Nuria Herranz-Rubia  1
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[The role of neonatal nursing in palliative care of the newborn]

[Article in Spanish]
Nuria Herranz-Rubia. Enferm Clin. 2007 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

Nursing dying newborns is an inherent part of working in a neonatal intensive care (NICU). Holistic care involves recognizing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the dying infant and the family. The present article aims to explore how nurses can provide the best practices in neonatal palliative care. Palliative care is composed of three components: assistance with end-of-life decision making; pain and comfort management, and bereavement support with cultural competence. These issues have implications for improving nursing practice.

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