Biometric measurements of the nasal area of newborns for the development of a nasal protector model: cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT Objective: To correlate the biometric measurements of the nasal area of premature and term newborns to provide parameters for a nasal protector model. Method: A crosssectional descriptive study, carried out in the neonatal joint accommodation, intermediate and intensive care units of a hosp...

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Published in:Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P 2021, Vol.55, p.e03706-e03706
Main Authors: Mascarenhas, Mércia Lisieux Vaz da Costa, Guedes, Bruna Luizy dos Santos, Ferreira, Marcella Martins Barbosa, Santos, Magda Kelanny de Oliveira dos, Santos, Regina Célia Sales, Lúcio, Ingrid Martins Leite
Format: Article
Language:eng ; por
Subjects:
Infant, Newborn
Neonatal Nursing
Nose
NURSING
Protection
Technology
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Summary:ABSTRACT Objective: To correlate the biometric measurements of the nasal area of premature and term newborns to provide parameters for a nasal protector model. Method: A crosssectional descriptive study, carried out in the neonatal joint accommodation, intermediate and intensive care units of a hospital in Maceio, Alagoas, with a total of 300 newborns, divided into two groups: 150 term and 150 premature. Neonatal history data and 1200 digital photographs were used for biometric measurements. Results: The groups were homogeneous regarding gender, weight and length of the newborn. The measurements of nasal width, distance from the wing of the nose to the right and left columella midline, right and left nasal introitus area, length of the right and left nasal dorsum were different when compared in groups according to gestational age and weight ranges - very low weight, low weight and appropriate weight for gestational age (p
ISSN:0080-6234
1980-220X
1980-220X
DOI:10.1590/s1980-220x2019031703706