Nurse contributions in corneal capture in the context of public health: reflections for practice

Cornea harvesting is a fundamental process for performing transplants, one of the main strategies for restoring vision to patients with irreversible eye diseases. In Brazil, the Unified Health System (SUS) is responsible for coordinating this service, and nurses play a crucial role in organizing and conducting this process. This article aims to describe and analyze the role of nurses in the public cornea harvesting service, highlighting their skills, challenges faced and the importance of specific training to guarantee the quality and ethics of the procedure. Based on a literature review and analysis of the legal regulations that govern the organ donation and procurement process in Brazil, this study seeks to contribute to the recognition of the importance of nurses in the success of this service. Besides, the study emphasizes the need for continuous training of these professionals so that they can act in a sensitive and technical way in welcoming family members, respecting the moment of mourning and ethical and legal standards, essential for the effectiveness and humanization of the process of capturing information. corneas.