The cardiac transplantation is a therapeutic modality proven in cardiac patients in end-stage.
Currently, are the best therapeutic option and the last therapy for heart failure patients in endstage. The intention of cardiac transplants is extends the life of this patient affected by the
disease that focused on heart, significantly changing his/her life. This study aims to develop a
protocol for nursing care for the transplanted heart in Intensive Care Unit. It is characterized
by being descriptive and qualitative approach realized through literature search between 2000
and 2010. It presents, in details, the technical implementation procedures such as, the topic
selection of the topic to be researched, the formulation of the problems and objectives,
reading and analyzing bibliographies, among others. It considers as probable nursing
diagnosis identified in postoperative patients after cardiac surgery, the following: risk for
impaired skin integrity; ineffective breathing pattern; infection risk; acute pain. Such
diagnoses, as well as others, are accompanied by their defining characteristics, risk factors
and nursing interventions. It proposes as main procedures done with patient in postoperative
of cardiac surgery, the following: cardiac monitoring, water balance, curative cares, bed
bathes, among others. It is believed in the importance of the protocol as allied to the
information of the procedures necessary to take care of the patient hospitalized in UTI due to
the cardiac transplantation, since the demonstration of the main diagnoses and nursing
interventions are implemented in themselves will help the development of strategies to
become easier the nursing care. It contributes to the nursing professionals can acquire more
knowledge and reflects on the care provided to patient, to promote a systematic care,
humanized and with quality.
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