Nasal injury in preterm neonates receiving nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (nCPAP)
Conditions
Interventions
Observation (Control) group: All the premature neonates admitted in the phase I period who receive nCPAP will be enrolled. They will be observed for 2 months using usual practice.
Intervention group:
Sponsors
Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Science, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. All preterm neonates (before 37 completed weeks of gestation). 2. Preterm with Birth Weight of 600 gm to <2500 gm. 3. Preterm requiring nCPAP for more than 4 hours. 4. Preterm neonates whose parent or guardian consents to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Preterm neonates with congenital anomalies (diaphragmatic hernia, tracheoesophageal atresia, spina bifida, Edward syndrome) and skin diseases (epidermolysis bullosa, impetigo). 2. Preterm neonates with old scar or nasal injury (previously exposed). 3. Readmitted preterm neonates who were involved in the study previously.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of nCPAP related nasal injury | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Severity of nasal injury 2. Time of first injury 3. Adherence to care bundle | — |
Countries
Asia(except Japan)
Contacts
Public ContactYeshey Tshomo
Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Science, Hiroshima University
Outcome results
None listed