Rev. Soc. Bras. Enferm. Ped.2020;20(spe):36-48.
Characterization of COVID-19 in hospitalized children
DOI: 10.31508/1676-3793202000000125
Abstract
Objective
To identify the available evidence on the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic measures of COVID-19 in hospitalized children.
Methods
Integrative literature review, conducted in June 2020, by searching the Web of Science, CINAHL, MEDLINE and SCOPUS databases. Data collection was carried out in a proper matrix following the PRISMA guidance. The analysis of the 19 included studies was thematic.
Results
Male children and children under one year old predominated. Family transmission was more common, pre-existing conditions were identified and deaths occurred to a lesser extent compared to adults. The predominant clinical manifestations were fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Therapy included isolation and treatments were symptomatic and experimental.
Conclusion
COVID-19 affects more male children, younger than one year, with a predominance of clinical respiratory signs and experimental treatment.
Keywords: Child; Coronavirus infections; COVID-19; Health profile; Pediatric nursing