The Effect of Hydrocolloid to Prevent Nasal Injuries in Preterm Infants

In this group, after the columella and nasal area of preterm infants were cleaned and dried with sterile water, hydrocolloid dressings were applied to the areas in contact with the nasal cannula. NasalNem nasal ointment was applied twice a day to the nasal passages in contact with the cannula. If the hydrocolloid dressings melted or peeled off, they were removed, the area was cleaned, and then reapplied.