Nasal Pressure Injuries Due to Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment in Newborns: A Prospective Observational Study

CONCLUSIONS: Nasal pressure injuries are a prevalent complication of NCPAP use, especially in preterm newborns. Our results identified a gestational age of less than 32 weeks and longer use of NCPAP are important factors associated with nasal pressure injuries. Methods to prevent the development of injuries such as the use of a prophylactic dressing along and replacement of binasal prongs with nasal masks are advocated.
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: Wound Care Source Type: research