Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Diaper Dermatitis: Prevention and Treatment With Airtime

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Diaper Dermatitis: Prevention and Treatment With Airtime

The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of 3-5 minutes air therapy for the prevention and treatment of diaper dermatitis in infants 30 weeks and older receiving care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Receiving care at Good Samaritan Hospital NICU
• At least 30 weeks gestation at birth and corrected or older or corrected gestation
• Birth to 1 year old
• Stable vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Parent/legal guardian unable or unavailable to consent to involvement in the study
• Congenital malformation impacting diaper area or spine