The Application of Sterile Water to the Skin of Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) Infants

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

30

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

January 31, 2014

Primary Completion Date

December 1, 2017

Study Completion Date

December 31, 2017

Conditions
Fluid LossDehydrationExtreme Immaturity
Interventions
OTHER

Sterile water application

Nurses are trained in proper dispensing and application of water in a sterile gentle way that will minimize shear force on the skin, risk for skin injury, and the potential for spread of fecal flora.

Trial Locations (1)

20037

The George Washington University Hospital NICU, Washington D.C.

All Listed Sponsors
lead

George Washington University

OTHER

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