Adherence to central venous catheter insertion bundle in neonatal and pediatric units.

Objective: To describe the observed behavior of professionals in two neonatal and pediatric intensive care units regarding the use of central venous catheter insertion bundle, and the clinical and birth profile of neonates and children who received the devices.

Method: A quantitative descriptive exploratory study was conducted in two intensive care units of a public hospital in Belo Horizonte with neonates and children, between February and September 2016.

Results: The sample consisted of 59 observed implants of central venous catheter.