Update on the Use of Topical Agents in Neonates

Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews

Volumn 9, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 31-47

  Visscher, Marty O ^a  

^a CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Compromised skin; Neonate, Topical agent; Skin barrier; Stratum corneum

Indexed keywords

EID: 59349089203     PISSN: 15273369     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1053/j.nainr.2008.12.010     Document Type: Article

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