Indian Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines for Pediatric Skin Care

Madhu, R; Vijayabhaskar, C; Anandan, V.; Nedunchelian, K; Thangavelu, S.; Soans, Santosh; Shastri, Digant; Parekh, Bakul Jayant; Kumar, Remesh; Basavaraja, G V

doi:10.1007/s13312-021-2133-6

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“…In preterm neonates, routine use of alcohol-based antiseptics should not be practiced due to risk of burns or severe dermatitis. [10][11][12][13] A safer topical antiseptic option can be use of 0.05-2% w/v Chlorhexidine. [11] Similarly, use of antiseptics like iodinated povidone is not recommended in preterm neonates, as skin barrier is week in these neonates and topical application can penetrate the skin and ultimately lead to systemic effects including thyroid dysfunction.…”

Section: Evidences Related To Best Practices In Skin Care Of Premature Neonatesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…[11] Similarly, use of antiseptics like iodinated povidone is not recommended in preterm neonates, as skin barrier is week in these neonates and topical application can penetrate the skin and ultimately lead to systemic effects including thyroid dysfunction. [10][11][12][13] Emollient use has been found to protect premature skin of neonates and decrease the chances of skin tearing or stripping. Use of Aquaphor and no-sting has been found to be effective in skin protection and result in reduction of transcutaneous water loss.…”

Section: Evidences Related To Best Practices In Skin Care Of Premature Neonatesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Kangaroo mother care (KMC) should be practiced for all clinically stable preterm infants and low birth weight neonates as this has been shown to enhance the mother-child bond, provides better sensory stimulation of the infant, and reduces the pain and stress of preterm infants. [10] 5. Frequent change of position must be practiced especially when neonate is under phototherapy and radiant warmer or is inside the incubator.…”

Section: Relative Humidity Of the Air Inside Thementioning

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“…This position provides comfort to newborn, minimizes the heat loss and provides additional benefit of stimulation to promote growth and development. [10] 6. Care must be taken while removing the adhesives.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Evidence Based Skin Care in Preterm Neonates- A Short Review

Kaur

Sidhu

2021

Int J Res Rev

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Preterm neonates are the neonates born alive before completion of 37 weeks of gestation. Prematurity is the real threat for survival of these neonates, especially those who are very-preterm (less than 32 weeks). In developing countries due to lack of basic care such as maintenance of warm chain, breast feeding support, infection control and scarcity of resources to tackle respiratory difficulties; the mortality in preterm infants is very high. Good skin care is a critical component of the basic neonatal care, that can directly reduce complications of prematurity as well address issues arising during the handling of these preterm infants such as injuries due to adhesives or devices, skin dryness, the use of skin emollients and disinfectants etc. In contemporary era, evidence-based practices are the need of hour to guide clinical practice. There are limited research articles dealing with skin care in preterm neonates that offer strong recommendations for skin care modalities. In this short review, the authors have compiled the recent evidences to address various issues related to skin care in very preterm neonates. In this article the evidences related to bathing practices in preterm infants, and the use of disinfectants and emollients for premature skin care has been discussed; besides making general recommendation related to skin care in preterm infants. Keywords: Preterm, skin care, emollients, disinfectant, neonate, prematurity, premature skin.

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Section: Evidences Related To Best Practices In Skin Care Of Premature Neonatesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Evidences Related To Best Practices In Skin Care Of Premature Neonatesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Relative Humidity Of the Air Inside Thementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Relative Humidity Of the Air Inside Thementioning

confidence: 99%

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Evidence Based Skin Care in Preterm Neonates- A Short Review

Kaur

Sidhu

2021

Int J Res Rev

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“…Even though consensus guidelines by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) on skin care has been released in 2021, protocols for neonatal skin antisepsis are still lacking. 11…”

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National Survey of Routine Bathing and Antisepsis Practices in Neonatal Intensive Care Units of India

Garegrat,

Banait,

Pareek

et al. 2021

Journal of Neonatology

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Neonatal skin is immature and fragile especially during the first few days of life. Premature and sick babies admitted to neonatal intensive care units are more prone to skin injuries and infections, warranting utmost care of their skin, and appropriate antisepsis measures. This comprehensive survey conducted at national level elucidates the variable practices in neonatal skin care and use of antiseptics in Indian neonatal intensive care units. The survey calls attention to the inconsistencies in these practices and highlights the need of evidence-based practice guidelines focusing on the skin care and use of antisepsis measures in Indian neonatal intensive care units.

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Diaper dermatitis—a narrative review of clinical presentation, subtypes, and treatment

Chiriac,

Wollina

2023

Wien Med Wochenschr

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Indian Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines for Pediatric Skin Care

Cited by 23 publications

References 34 publications

Evidence Based Skin Care in Preterm Neonates- A Short Review

Evidence Based Skin Care in Preterm Neonates- A Short Review

National Survey of Routine Bathing and Antisepsis Practices in Neonatal Intensive Care Units of India

Diaper dermatitis—a narrative review of clinical presentation, subtypes, and treatment

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