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Skin damage is often seen as a result of the use of adhesive ECG electrodes. The protective quality of a new synthetic dressing, Omiderm, was tested on 34 infants weighing 800–3850 g. In a controlled trial the amount of skin damage caused by heart monitoring electrodes was evaluated after 48 h in which Omiderm protected the infants' chest and after an additional 48 h without protection. Omiderm did not interfere with the heart monitoring process. Results showed significantly less damage in the protected areas. No toxic or allergic reactions were observed.
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Barak, M., Hershkowitz, S., Rod, R. et al. The use of a synthetic skin covering as a protective layer in the daily care of low birth weight infants. Eur J Pediatr 148, 665–666 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00441529
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00441529