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    CUIDADOS DE ENFERMERÍA EN LA FOTOTERAPIA NEONATAL
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Enfermería, 2024-05-29) Verdezoto Andrade, Elvia Jhoanna; Chileno Camacho, Luis Felipe
    Introduction: Newborn phototherapy, which uses blue light to convert bilirubin into soluble compounds, is critical for lowering serious levels and preventing complications in neonatal ictericia. Enfermeros play an important role in the administration and supervision of this therapy, ensuring safety and collaboration with other health professionals. This review emphasizes the need of interprofessional education and provides a thorough examination of nursing practices. Methodology: A non-experimental quantitative literature review was conducted, with a focus on phototherapy and pediatric care. PRISMA and Google Scholar yielded 1517 results, with work in Spanish and English taking precedence (2018-2023). 50 articles on neonatology practices, protocols, nursing participation, and interprofessional communication were chosen. Discussion: Researchers are looking at the efficacy and safety of newborn phototherapy, focusing on the efficacy of LED phototherapy and potential risks such as ADN and retina damage. Alternatives are being considered. The role of nurses in phototherapy is also highlighted, as is their ongoing training and collaboration with parents in newborn units. Communication and interdisciplinarity emerge as essential in medical environments, emphasizing the need of communication in care teams. Conclusion: This study emphasizes the need of understanding the fundamentals of newborn phototherapy, active participation of nursing professionals in its administration and monitoring, and multidisciplinary collaboration in the medical team.