Benefits of Using an Appropriately Formulated Wipe to Clean Diapered Skin of Preterm Infants | Zendy

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Benefits of Using an Appropriately Formulated Wipe to Clean Diapered Skin of Preterm Infants

Author(s) -

Vongsa Rebecca,

Rodriguez Karien,

Koenig David,

Cunningham Corey

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

global pediatric health

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.354

H-Index - 11

ISSN - 2333-794X

DOI - 10.1177/2333794x19829186

Subject(s) - medicine , skin irritation , diaper dermatitis , health professionals , rendering (computer graphics) , intensive care medicine , health care , dermatology , computer graphics (images) , computer science , economics , economic growth

The skin of premature infants is underdeveloped rendering it more prone to break down and irritation. Therefore, special care is needed to protect premature skin and ensure it is not adversely affected. Many health care professionals advise using just water and cloth to clean diapered skin after a bowel movement despite evidence that shows improved infant skin health with the use of modern appropriately formulated baby wipes. This article describes the unique physiology of premature infant skin, reviews clinical evidence comparing use of baby wipes to water and cloth, and describes attributes of appropriately formulated baby wipes.

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