Thermoregulation and golden hour practices in extremely preterm infants: an international survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Are thermoregulation and golden hour practices in extremely preterm (EP) infants comparable across the world? This study aims to describe these practices for EP infants based on the neonatal intensive care unit's (NICUs) geographic region, country's income status and the lowest gestational age (GA) of infants resuscitated.

Methods

The Director of each NICU was requested to complete the e-questionnaire between February 2019 and August 2021.

Results

We received 848 responses, from all geographic regions and resource settings. Variations in most thermoregulation and golden hour practices were observed. Using a polyethylene plastic wrap, commencing humidity within 60 min of admission, and having local protocols were the most consistent practices (>75%). The odd

SUBMITTER: Jani P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9453708 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature