Effect of hydrocolloid dressing on nasal injury among preterm neonates on nasal continuous positive airway pressure(nCPAP): A randomized controlled trial

This study is a randomized controlled trial which will assess the effectiveness of hydrocolloid dressing on nasal injury among preterm neonates on nasal continuous positive airway pressure( nCPAP). The total sample is 78. Babies with gestational age 25-36 weeks are included in the study. Major congenital anomalies and nasal deformity or abnormal facial features will be excluded from the study. The study will be done in NICU, 1st Floor, JIPMER, Puducherry.