Predictors of factors affecting rate of change of temperature of preterm/LBW neonates from delivery to admission to NICU: Use of a continuous temperature monitoring device (Helyxon fever watch)

ConclusionSignificant proportion of neonates after birth is hypothermic at admission to NICU. Low delivery room temperature and prematurity are associated with neonatal hypothermia. Implementing WHO recommendation of increasing delivery room temperature to 25 °C and above can help in reducing the incidence of neonatal hypothermia.
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research