Incidence and Risk Factors for Neonatal Hypothermia at Presentation
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Hypothermia is a significant cause of neonatal morbidity & mortality in developing countries like India and is associated with variety of causes many of which are preventable. Introduction: As neonatal hypothermia is rampant in our socioeconomic conditions, hence we want to emphasize the importance of its prevention by maintaining warm chain and controlling other factors that lead to hypothermia. Material & Methods: Present study included 100 neonates presenting to our department for presence of hypothermia with further evaluation of associated factors showing their statistical significance. Results and Conclusion: Present study revealed that neonatal hypothermia though common in our set-up yet the causes underlying it are preventable by maintaining warm chain before and after the delivery of child, managing co-morbid conditions and training of medical personnel.
Authors and Affiliations
Anand Bhatia, Anshuman Srivastava, Utkarsh Sharma, Rajul Rastogi
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2017.3.3.036
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