Skin Structure & Development
Neonatal skin is covered with this waxy, protective substance at birth.
What is vernix caseosa?
This is the most common rash seen in term newborns, with yellowish papules on a red base.
What is erythema toxicum?
The most common organism causing neonatal skin infections.
What is Staphylococcus aureus?
To prevent skin injury, this solution should be avoided for cleaning preterm skin.
What is alcohol?
This harmless bluish area is common on the buttocks or lower back of newborns, especially those with darker skin.
What is a Mongolian spot?
Compared to term infants, preterm infants' skin is missing this important layer.
What is the stratum corneum?
Neonates develop this mild peeling of skin after birth, especially overdue babies.
What is desquamation?
This is the best method to prevent the spread of skin infections in the NICU.
What is hand hygiene?
This type of dressing helps keep wounds moist, promoting healing.
What is hydrocolloid dressing?
This vascular birthmark is sometimes called a “stork bite” or “salmon patch.”
What is nevus simplex?
The skin of neonates is more prone to injury than older children due to this factor.
What is increased fragility/thinner skin?
Painful breakdown of skin under adhesives is most common in these infants.
What are preterm infants?
This skin disorder often presents as pustules and is highly contagious.
What is impetigo?
Premature infants often need this frequent intervention to prevent pressure ulcers.
What is repositioning?
A raised, red birthmark that may grow rapidly in infancy before slowly involuting is called this.
What is hemangioma?
This is the primary barrier against infection and dehydration in neonates.
What is the epidermis?
This skin condition presents as blisters and is caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
What is bullous impetigo?
Central lines and IVs should be secured with these to prevent skin breakdown.
What are non-adhesive dressings?
Neonates often need gentle removal of this for wound care to avoid tearing skin.
What is medical adhesive?
This rash is caused by sweat retention in blocked ducts, seen in humid conditions.
What is miliaria? (heat rash)
The color of newborn skin can signal oxygenation and perfusion, changing to this shade in cyanosis.
What is blue?
This term describes bruising from birth trauma, especially after forceps or vacuum delivery.
What is ecchymosis?
Infants with compromised skin integrity need to be monitored for this serious complication.
What is sepsis/systemic infection?
This procedure uses a saline flush, rather than antiseptics, for cleaning neonatal wounds.
What is gentle irrigation?
A permanent, sharply outlined birthmark present at birth, often on the face, is called this.
What is port-wine stain (nevus flammeus)?