The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jun 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialHeat loss prevention in very preterm infants in delivery rooms: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial of polyethylene caps.
To evaluate in preterm infants whether polyethylene caps prevent heat loss after delivery better than polyethylene occlusive wrapping and conventional drying. ⋯ For very preterm infants, polyethylene caps are comparable with polyethylene occlusive skin wrapping to prevent heat loss after delivery. Both these methods are more effective than conventional treatment.