Pediatr. praxi. 2012;13(6):409-411

Pertussis - the role of nurses in the prevention and in the treatment

Ing.Iva Brabcová, Alena Machová
Zdravotně sociální fakulta Jihočeské univerzity v Českých Budějovicích, Katedra ošetřovatelství a porodní asistence

The incidence of pertussis is increasing despite the existing system of immunization and represents a problem both from epidemiological,

medical and nursing points of view. The nurse has an important role not only in illness prevention, i.e. immunization, but also in

health care to a child hospitalized with suspected pertussis. Barrier approach must be used due to infectivity risk; the nurse also takes

part in diagnosis determination performing tests such as throat swab for culture and sensitivity and blood sampling for serology. During

treatment the nurse is in charge of administration of intravenous anti-biotics, takes care of the cannula and oversees the general

condition of the child. An integral part of nursing care in case of breathing difficulties is also the administration of oxygen. Last but not

least the nurse is responsible for satisfying all upcoming needs connected to hospitalization.

Keywords: pertussis, morbidity, diagnosis, treatment, nursing, immunization

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