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## Objective: To review the literature addressing the care of neonatal skin. ## Data sources: Computerized searches in medline and cinahl, as well as references cited in articles reviewed. key concepts in the searches included neonatal skin differences; neonatal skin and care practices for skin integrity; neonatal skin and toxicity; permeability; and contact irritant sensitization. ## Study selection: Articles and comprehensive works relevant to key concepts and published after 1963, with an emphasis on new findings from 1993 to 1999. one hundred two citations were identified as useful to this review. ## Data extraction: Data were extracted and organized under the following headings: anatomy and physiology of the skin; physiologic and anatomic differences in neonatal skin; nutritional deficiencies; skin care practices; and care of skin breakdown. ## Data synthesis: Newborns' skin is at risk for disruption of normal barrier function because of trauma. in light of available evidence about differences in neonatal skin development, clinical practice guidelines are suggested for baths, lubrication, antimicrobial skin disinfection, and adhesive removal. in addition, basic care practices

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Author

Carolyn Lund; Joanne Kuller; Alfred Lane; Judy Wright Lott; Deborah A. Raines

Publisher

Elsevier BV

Published

1999

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)