The humble polythene bag may just save the life of a premature baby. This is the finding of a study conducted by a Santa Cruz hospital after looking at 101 premature babies who, on an average, weighed ...

<1000 g/25 wk (+/−2) gestation, born at study center Polyethylene bag while infant wet immediately after birth •Higher temperature on admission and at one hour of life in the wrap group (36°C/96.8°F) ...

Recognition of the signs and symptoms of hypothermia in the newborn is critical for the healthcare provider. When interventions are not provided to prevent hypothermia, the infant exhibits ...