OBJECTIVE: To understand the meaning of technological innovations applied in pediatric nurse, such as ultrasound to guide peripheral venipuncture in hospitalized children. METHODS: It is a descriptive and qualitative research conducted in a pediatric surgery unit of a teaching hospital, in the city of Sao Paulo. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight nurses. The qualitative content analysis was utilized to guide the collection and analysis of data. RESULTS: The analysis identified that the challenge weas the element that motivated the nurse to promote their adaptation to technological innovation in their practice. CONCLUSION: It is necessary to invest in studies to help broaden the understanding of this process to stimulate the development, implementation and use of changes in current professional practice.
Technology; Diffusion of innovations; Ultrasonics; Catheterization, peripheral