Comparison of Thermal Stability Between Immersion Bath and Sponge Bath Followed by Kangaroo Mother Care in Stable Preterm in Postnatal Ward

Immersion bathing followed by KMC is more effective than sponge bathing followed by KMC in maintaining thermal stability in preterm neonates. Healthcare providers should consider adopting this approach as the preferred bathing method for preterm neonates to promote better health outcomes.

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Cureus
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2024-08-30
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.68230
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Infant Development and Preterm Care
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Abstract

Immersion bathing followed by KMC is more effective than sponge bathing followed by KMC in maintaining thermal stability in preterm neonates. Healthcare providers should consider adopting this approach as the preferred bathing method for preterm neonates to promote better health outcomes.

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M.S. Ramaiah Medical College (IN), Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital (IN), M. S. Ramaiah Dental College and Hospital (IN), M S Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (IN)
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