| Neonatal Skin | Bathing Care | Diaper Care | Skin Care Products |
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What is the skin?
Sensory organ involved in contact and communication
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What is the temperature of the bath water?
This neonatal environment ranges from 38-40 degrees Celsius
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What is Diaper Dermatitis?
Broad term used to describe a spectrum of acute-inflammatory reactions in the perineal area
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What is Petroleum or Zinc-based barriers cream?
A product that should be reserved for dry, flaky or broken skin only
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What is the vernix caseosa?
A protective skin film present in full-term newborns that aids in thermoregulation
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What is mercury thermometer?
This tool is the preferred method of measuring bath water of neonates
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What is Candidiasis (Yeast Infection)?
A common secondary infection that can occur if diaper dermatitis persists despite conventional treatment
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What is mild, fragrance free, pH balanced soap?
This type of soap is recommended for use in the NICU population
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What is the pH (5.0-5.5)?
the conditions of the skin that creates an acidic mantle to protect the newborn from injury or invasion of toxins
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What is 26-27 degrees Celsius?
This is the recommended room temperature for the bathing of newborns
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What is frequent diaper changes, keeping skin clean and hydrated and using products only when appropriate
Interventions to reduce the incidence of diaper dermatitis
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What is those less than 750g and those receiving phototherapy or radiant warming?
Caution should be taken when using products in which populations of premature neonates?
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