Review article

https://doi.org/10.13112/PC.2016.4

Skin of the very premature newborn – physiology and care

Sonja Anić Jurica
Ana Čolić
Snježana Gverić-Ahmetašević
Damir Lončarević
Boris Filipović-Grčić
Jasminka Stipanović-Kastelić
Arnes Rešić

Abstract

Skin is a multifunctional human organ. It has a protective, regulatory and sensory function. Skin of the very premature newborn is underdeveloped with defi cient functionality and has to be observed and treated as an immature organ in need of special care and interventions. Appropriate prevention and compensation of water and heat losses is obligatory as preserving the integrity of the skin and therefore of the entire body.

Keywords

neonatal intensive care unit; neonatal prematurity; skin physiology

Hrčak ID:

156812

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/156812

Publication date:

25.3.2016.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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