Protecting Perineal Skin Integrity as a Vital Infectious Barrier in Critically Ill Neonates

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Identifier R_2QG0yxxnPmOEI5e_diaper_rash_EBPF2019
Title Protecting Perineal Skin Integrity as a Vital Infectious Barrier in Critically Ill Neonates
Creator Roger, S.; Gardner, M.; Strevay, D; Chan, B.; Baserga, M.; Henderson, C.
Subject Evidence-Based Practice; Infant, Newborn; Iatrogenic Disease; Critical Illness; Perineum; Skin; Skin Physiological Phenomena; Skin Ulcer; Skin Care; Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; Diaper Rash; Incidence; Infection Control; Infant Formula; Quality Improvement; Poster
Description Skin integrity is a vital infection barrier in critically ill neonates. Premature infants have increased caloric needs and require high density feedings. This results in loose stools. Premature infants have an underdeveloped stratum corneum (the protective outer layer of skin). As a result, perineal skin breakdown or diaper rash is a common problem in the NICU1. Open perineal sores also cause neonatal irritability and parental emotional distress. Despite all these, we lack standardization in skin assessment, documentation, prevention and treatment of diaper rash. Aim Statement: Decrease the incidence of diaper rash among our NICU neonates from 20% to 6% within 12 months.
Relation is Part of Evidence Based Practice Posters - 2019
Publisher Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah
Date Digital 2019
Date 2019
Type Text
Format application/pdf
Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/
Language eng
ARK ark:/87278/s6jh822d
Setname ehsl_ebp
ID 1423257
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6jh822d
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