Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the degree of risk of methemoglobinemia and extent of skin breakdown when 0.5% chlorhexidine was used as a topical antimicrobial in a population of low birth weight (LBW) infants.
Sigma Membership
Delta Beta at-Large
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Quasi-Experimental Study, Other
Research Approach
Pilot/Exploratory Study
Keywords:
Infant Blood Disorders, Infant Care, Obstetric Nursing
Advisor
Kathleen A. Smyth
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
University of Florida
Degree Year
2000
Recommended Citation
Maguire, Denise J. Poirier, "The risks of methemoglobinemia with the use of two antimicrobials in low birth weight infants" (2019). Dissertations. 1594.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1594
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2019-09-26
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9976573; ProQuest document ID: 304589879. The author still retains copyright.