Atopic dermatitis
Conditions
Interventions
Experimental group: The immersion bath will be performed in 50 hospitalized newborns following the recommendations of the literature and according to the routine of the service: before immersion of th
then the soap will be removed with the bath water, and finally, the RN will be removed from the water and dried with a towel (Freitas, 2015). Nursing technicians and research assistants will be respon
Other
Sponsors
Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade de São Paulo
Hospital Universitário da Universidade de São Paulo
Eligibility
Age
37 Weeks to 42 Weeks
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Newborns with gestational age at birth between 37 to 42 weeks and six days; from the Obstetric Center; with spontaneous breathing; with absence of congenital anomalies such as anencephaly, myelomeningocele, gastrocystic, spina bifida and dermatological diseases such as epidermolysis Bullosa impetigo neonatal ichthyosis, neonatal omphalitis
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Newborns with neuropathies or diagnosed heart diseases after inclusion; transferred from the joint room to neonatal unit or intensive care unit after inclusion, exhibiting hypothermia (less than 36.5°C) or hyperthermia (greater than 38°C); in treatment with phototherapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| skin pH; checked with Skin-pH-Meter® 905 device; expected pH values should oscillate in the slightly acidic range between 4.5 and 5.5. Data collected after bathing on the day of hospital discharge, between the 7th and 10th day after birth (1st follow-up) and, between the 25th and 28th day after birth (2nd follow-up);Transepidermal water loss; checked with the Tewameter® TM 300 device; values above 10 g / m2 / h will be considered as high transepidermal water loss. Data collected after bathing on the day of hospital discharge, between the 7th and 10th day; after birth (1st follow-up) and, between the 25th and 28th day after birth (2nd follow-up);Sebum content; checked with the Sebumeter® 815 device; values from 0 to 30 indicates dry skin. Data collected after bathing on the day of hospital discharge, between the 7th and 10th day; after birth (1st follow-up) and, between the 25th and 28th day after birth (2nd follow-up);Corneometry; checked with the Corneometer® 825 device; values from 0 to 25 indicate dry skin. Data collected after bathing on the day of hospital discharge, between the 7th and 10th day; after birth (1st follow-up) and, between the 25th and 28th day after birth (2nd follow-up);Neonatal skin condition; evaluated through of Neonatal Skin Condition Score; values between 6 and 9 indicate a worsening of the skin condition. Data collected after bathing on the day of hospital discharge, between the 7th and 10th day; after birth (1st follow-up) and, between the 25th and 28th day after birth (2nd follow-up) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perception of the mother about the use of the product; it is expected a satisfaction of use with values above 60%. Data collected after 28 days of product use | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactMaria de la Ó Veríssimo
Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade de São Paulo
Outcome results
None listed