Heat Loss Prevention (Help) After Birth in Preterm Infants Using Vinyl Isolation Bag or Polyethylene Wrap

Abstract

Objective To examine the effects of using vinyl isolation bags or polyethylene wrap for the prevention of postnatal hypothermia in preterm infants at <= 32weeks gestation. Design A prospective, randomized controlled trial. Setting The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in Turkey. Participants Fifty-nine preterm infants. Methods