RecruitingACTRN12608000212358

Prevention of hypothermia in the delivery room for preterm infants <30 weeks gestation

A comparison of plactic wrap and conventional method at birth in infants <30 weeks gestation in the prevention of hypothermia in the delivery room.

Sponsor

The Townsville Hospital

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2006

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Hypothermia

Summary

To investigate whether the short term use of plasctic occlusive wrapping on premature neonates, immediately after delivery, is an effective method in preventing hypothermia during resuscitation in the delivery room and operating theatre. These babies are at higher risk of hypothermia, which can significantly increase both morbidity and mortality.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 30 WeekssMax Age: 30 Weekss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether wrapping premature babies born before 30 weeks of pregnancy in a thin plastic film immediately after birth can prevent them from getting dangerously cold (hypothermia) during resuscitation in the delivery room. Keeping these tiny babies warm is critical for their survival and reducing health complications. You may be eligible if: - Your baby is born premature (before 30 weeks of pregnancy) You may NOT be eligible if: - There are no specific exclusion criteria for this study Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

The trial will have two groups: control and experimental. In the experimental group a plastic wrap will be used after birth, in the control group will remain standard procedure. The duration of the

The trial will have two groups: control and experimental. In the experimental group a plastic wrap will be used after birth, in the control group will remain standard procedure. The duration of the intervention will be 120 minutes from birth.