Decreasing respiratory device-related pressure injuries in the NICU using 3D printed barrier templates.

Objective: Use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in very low birthweight infants to decrease the incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia can also lead to pressure injuries (PI) caused by the respiratory device interface. We aimed to decrease our incidence of PIs related to the mask/prongs interface used for NIV (PI-NIV).

Study Design: We identified correct use of barriers and appropriate interface fit as key targets for intervention.