Description
Our Trauma-informed developmental care program (TIDCP) is a comprehensive bundle of bilingual (English & French) online training modules are designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills in trauma-informed developmental neonatal care.
This module focuses on the unique aspects of skin care for premature infants. Understand the differences between premature and term infant skin, the functions of the skin, and the available skin integrity evaluation scales. Learn effective strategies to protect premature infant skin in the NICU, including the benefits and techniques of lateral diaper changes. Enhance your knowledge and skills to ensure optimal skin care for vulnerable infants.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the differences between premature and term infant skin.
- Know the functions of the skin.
- Identify the available skin integrity evaluation scales.
- Describe strategies to protect premature infant skin in the NICU.
- Understand the benefits of lateral diaper changes for premature infants.
- Describe the technique for performing lateral diaper changes in premature infants.