Open AccessSkin Care in the NICU Patient: Effects of Wipes versus Cloth and Water on Stratum Corneum Integrity
Author(s) -
Marty O. Visscher,
Mauricio Odio,
Teresa Taylor,
Tamina White,
Shelly Sargent,
Linda Sluder,
Louise E. Smith,
Teresa Flower,
Beth Mason,
Maureen A. Rider,
Amy Huebner,
Pattie Bondurant
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
neonatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.399
H-Index - 84
eISSN - 1661-7819
pISSN - 1661-7800
DOI - 10.1159/000215593
Subject(s) - transepidermal water loss , erythema , medicine , stratum corneum , gestational age , diaper dermatitis , rash , skin barrier , skin irritation , irritation , dermatology , pregnancy , pathology , biology , immunology , genetics
NICU patients are at risk of skin breakdown due to prematurity, irritant exposure, medical status and stress. There is a need to minimize damage, facilitate skin development and reduce infection risk, but the literature on the effects of skin care practices in NICU patients is limited.