Objective 2. Assess safety of using a special wireless monitoring system in neonates
adverse skin reactions, acute pain, Pain, pain
SKIN CONDITIONS, SKIN, SKIN CONDITION
Safety will be assessed by reporting any adverse skin reactions to sensors as well as evaluating pain at the time of device removal.Skin Evaluation: Prior to device placement and following removal, photographs of the skin at the site of device placement will be taken. A board-certified dermatologist will evaluate these pictures and score according to the Neonatal Skin Condition Score (NSCS). The NSCS has been widely validated for assessment of skin conditions in neonates (Neonatal Infant Pain Scale: Upon sensors removal, the researcher will complete the Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS) to ensure that removal of adhesive does not cause discomfort to the patient. This scale has been widely validated for the assessment of acute pain in neonates (