Principais entraves na coleta do teste do pezinho com ênfase na equipe de enfermagem- uma revisão da literatura.

Abstract

The Heel Prick Test is a preventive measure considered the largest initiative of the Unified Health System, capable of detecting serious diseases. It is an exam that is performed by collecting blood from the baby's heel, which is then placed on special filter paper and tested. The test is ideally performed between the 3rd and 5th day of the newborn's life. Objective: To identify in the literature the challenges faced by the nursing team in neonatal screening with an emphasis on the heel prick test. Methodology: This is an integrative review of the literature. Five scientific publication platforms were accessed: MEDLINE, SciELO, CINAHL, LILACS and SCOPUS. Results: Seventeen articles were selected, published from 2020 to 2024, which addressed health education for mothers and family members regarding the heel prick test, permanent and continuing education of professionals, correct technique for collecting the test, as well as the lack of theoretical-technical knowledge about the test, the ideal time for collection, the pathologies investigated and how to proceed with regard to the referral of newborns who had positive results for any of the diseases. Final considerations: It is suggested that these professionals seek updating and technical-scientific improvement in order to fill these gaps and thus be able to offer themselves and family members assertive actions of a technical and theoretical nature to avoid delays in diagnosis due to failure in performing the test or in the determination of the parents.