Objective: To describe a case of deep incisional surgical site infection in a children's hospital in South Brazil, emphasizing the nursing care measures provided to the newborn.
Method: Case study with data collection from medical record, approved by the institution and the Human Research Ethics Committee.
Results: From the diagnosis of surgical site infection, a plan was established for specific care of the lesion using occlusive dressings made with technologies aimed at accelerating the second-intention healing process.