Ferhan Iren Karal

Highlights • Premature babies hospitalized in neonatal intensive care need many medical devices to maintain their vital functions. • The skin of a premature baby is physiologically and developmentally different compared to term babies. • Medical adhesive removers are used to remove the adhesive and protective film residues and minimize the pain and skin injury. • Pediatric nurses should use different materials to remove medical devices for protecting premature baby's skin.