Impact of diaper change frequency on preterm infants' vital sign stability and skin health: A RCT.

Background: Bundling nurse caregiving interventions are promoted to minimize infant stress.

Purpose: To evaluate impact of bundled nursing care and diaper change frequency on vital sign stability and skin health of preterm infants born ≤32 weeks gestation.

Method: Stable preterm infants on a 3-hour feeding schedule were randomly assigned to 3- vs.

Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome: A Developmental Care Approach.

Tens of thousands of infants are impacted yearly by prenatal opioid exposure. The term (NOWS) is now replacing the more familiar term (NAS). Ongoing debate continues related to standard regimens for treatment of this oftentimes perplexing condition.