Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Mar 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyHeat loss prevention (help) after birth in preterm infants using vinyl isolation bag or polyethylene wrap.
To examine the effects of using vinyl isolation bags or polyethylene wrap for the prevention of postnatal hypothermia in preterm infants at ≤ 32 weeks gestation. ⋯ Wrapping preterm infants of gestational age ≤ 32 weeks in vinyl bags immediately after birth is associated with lower incidences of hypothermia.
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Mar 2014
Comparative Study Observational StudyComparison of complication rates between umbilical and peripherally inserted central venous catheters in newborns.
To compare the complication rates between umbilical central venous catheters and peripherally inserted central venous catheters in newborns and to investigate whether other variables might increase complication rates. ⋯ A high complication incidence resulted in removal of the catheters, but it was not significantly different between the two catheters. The prevention of complications should be an important goal in the daily care of infants in the NICU.