Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Sep 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialRandomized controlled trial of vascular access in newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit.
To compare the effectiveness of two methods of vascular access in newborns. ⋯ Although there was not a significant effect of the kind of catheter on length of neonatal intensive care unit stay, the peripherally inserted central catheter is recommended because of the decreased risk of phlebitis and the decreased number of venipuncture attempts and catheters needed to complete intravenous therapy.
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · May 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialMaternal and newborn outcomes related to maternal warming during cesarean delivery.
To compare two methods of maternal warming during cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia on maternal and newborn outcomes. ⋯ The usual treatment of supplying warmed cotton blankets remains the treatment of choice for this population.
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Nov 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialTub bathing versus traditional sponge bathing for the newborn.
To compare selected effects of tub bathing versus traditional sponge bathing in healthy, term newborns and their mothers' ratings of pleasure and confidence with the bath. ⋯ Tub bathing is a safe and pleasurable alternative to sponge bathing in healthy, term newborns.
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · May 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialCo-bedding versus single-bedding premature multiple-gestation infants in incubators.
To compare the physiological stability and behavioral effects of co-bedding with those of single-bedding premature multiple-gestation infants in incubators as well as the psychological effects on their parents. ⋯ This research demonstrated the safety of co-bedding multiple-gestation infants in incubators but did not find any significant clinical improvement in infant or parental outcomes with co-bedding. Neonatal intensive-care unit providers should educate staff and parents about the potential benefits of co-bedding and consider developing policies and procedures for co-bedding in both incubators and cribs. Co-bedding of multiple-gestation infants may be provided as an adjunctive developmental care strategy if parents desire this intervention.
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Mar 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialIncubators versus mothers' arms: body temperature conservation in very-low-birth-weight premature infants.
To determine whether there is a significant difference between the temperatures of very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) premature infants in the incubator and in the mothers' arms. ⋯ VLBW premature infants can maintain a stable temperature in their mothers' arms without evidence of increased metabolic activity. Nurses can encourage mothers to hold their infants without fear of cold stress or weight loss.