Abstract

PADILLA, Grover Vidaurre. Plan for the Implementation of the Unit Dose in the Neonatology Service of Cochabamba Hospital. Vive Rev. Salud [online]. 2022, vol.5, n.15, pp.715-727.  Epub Oct 27, 2022. ISSN 2664-3243.  https://doi.org/10.33996/revistavive.v5i15.182.

At present, neonatal sepsis is one of the main diagnoses in the Neonatology service of the Cochabamba Hospital, the drug of choice for the pharmacological treatment of this infection is Amicacin, with the probability of causing neonatal hypoacusis, the hypoacusis or decrease in auditory perception, is a problem of special importance during childhood, since the intellectual and social development of the child is intimately linked to the auditory afferents to the central nervous system, whose disabling and handicapping potential depends to a great extent on the precocity with which the diagnosis is made and the treatment and rehabilitation are established. Objective. To design a plan for the implementation of Unit Dose to contribute to the reduction of hearing loss in neonatal patients. Materials and Methods. A documentary study was carried out based on the patients' medical records, performing a descriptive and retrospective study. Empirical methods such as survey, interview and scientific observation were used in order to demonstrate and obtain a reliable diagnosis, supported by sources and studies on hypoacusis as theoretical support. Results. In view of the evidence of the existence of neonatal hypoacusis, as a possible adverse effect of the pharmacological use of amikacin, it is obtained as a result of the research the imperative need of an implementation plan in Unit Dose for the neonatology service of the Hospital. Conclusions. Neonatal patients will receive safe, effective and humanized care based on a Unit Dose implementation.

Keywords : Hearing loss; Neonatology; Neonatal sepsis; Rational use of medication; Amikacin.

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