Placing Preterm Infants in Polyethylene Bags Immediately After Birth
Newborn, Infant, Hypothermia
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Newborn focused on measuring cord clamping, hypothermia, hyperthermia, polyethylene bag
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Infants who are inborn at the National Maternity Hospital at < 32 (up to 31+6) weeks' gestation by best obstetric estimate will be included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Infants with a large abdominal wall or neural tube defects
- Infants with an imperforate anus
- Infants to whom resuscitative measures are not initiated in the DR
Sites / Locations
- National Maternity HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
PB BCC: Polyethylene Bag Before Cord Clamping
PB ACC: Polyethylene Bag After Cord Clamping
Immediately after delivery, while still attached to placental circulation, infants will be placed in a PB. After the cord has been clamped and cut, the infant will be transferred to the resuscitaire for ongoing care. In the case of caesarean section a sterile bag will be used and prepared observing sterile techniques. A member of the neonatal team donned in sterile gown and gloves will assist the obstetrician in placing the infant in the PB.
Infants will not be placed in a PB immediately after birth. After the cord has been clamped and cut, the infant will be transferred to the resuscitaire where they will be placed in a PB.