Evaluating Surgical Incision Drape for Securing Breathing Tubes in Preterm Infants A Randomized Study Comparing Drape Use with Silk Plasters in Neonatal Intensive Care

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the use of a surgical incision drape to secure endotracheal tubes in preterm infants born between 28 and 34 weeks of gestation who are hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit. The study aims to reduce unplanned extubation events and skin damage caused by tube fixation, as well as to assess related complications. This randomized controlled trial compares the surgical drape method with the standard use of silk plasters. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one group will have their endotracheal tube secured using a surgical incision drape, and the other group will have the tube secured with silk plasters. The study collects data on skin moisture, skin pH, and neonatal skin condition using specialized devices and rating scales. Data will be gathered every 24 hours during the intubation period to compare the effects of the two fixation methods. During the study, researchers will record demographic data and monitor skin condition and moisture levels at the tube fixation site. These assessments will be done daily throughout the intubation period. The study aims to provide insights into skin wounds, unplanned extubation rates, skin pH, and moisture differences between the two groups. Data analysis will be performed using statistical software to evaluate these outcomes.

The Effect of Surgical Incision Drep Use in Endotracheal Tube Fixation