Some reflections on nursing care for the tertiary prevention of complications associated with postpartum

Abstract

Prevention includes measures not only dedicated to prevent the emergence of the disease, but also to stop its advance and attenuate the possible consequences once it is established. The classic pattern of Leavell and Clark constitutes a prevention strategy that is sometimes used associated with the medical care levels and its complexity; aspect that brings confusion. In such a sense, this work aims at reflecting on the main elements to take into account in the tertiary prevention that is implemented in the intensive care units, given the questions that the topic generates.

Keywords

• prevención
• niveles de prevención
• cuidados de enfermería
• cuidados intensivos