THE NEWBORNS BERTH'S POSITIONS ASSOCIATED TO PRACTICE CARE OF THE NURSING STAFF

The proper positioning of the baby is related to better sleep pattern, ventilatory stability, reduced risks for periintraventricular hemorrhage and gastroesophageal reflux. Objective: To discuss the importance of positioning the baby in bed, by the nursing staff, to maintain hemodynamic stability and risk prevention in a neonatal ICU. Method: This is a literature research, involving the investigation for materials in public programs, books and articles found in electronic and printed materials in a range from 1998 to 2008. Results: We deal decubitus dorsal, ventral and lateral across indications, contraindications and clinical relationship with the newborns. Conclusion: We emphasize the need for technical and scientific knowledge about these positions, by nurses, aimed at hemodynamic stability baby sick, fostering their appropriate roles, encouraging the body organization, maintaining a state of regular sleep and neuromotor development.