[Desirable temperature in the operating room during neonatal resuscitation].
30 naked and untouched neonates, delivered by cesarean section, were studied at room temperature of 23.97 +/- 1.73 degrees C, and moisture of 77.30 +/- 6.95% for 5 minutes. At the end of this period, the anal temperature (core temperature) lowered by 0.70 +/- 0.55 C. The data were analysed and a linear regression equation was set up with help of TSP software in IBM-PC computer. The value for core temperature decrease (W) = 3.089-0.081Q (room temperature). The coefficient of the regression equation (0.081) was found to be significant according to t-test table. This study showed that the appropriate room temperature for naked and untouched neonates is 37-38 degrees C. Therefore, the author suggests that the synthetic measures of heat preservation be taken according to the needs of neonates, as well as parturients and medical staff.
Cui
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Second and Third Affiliated Hospitals, China Medical University, Shen-yang.
D001833:Body Temperature Regulation; D006801:Humans; D006813:Humidity; D007231:Infant, Newborn / Q000502:physiology*; D009873:Operating Rooms; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012044:Regression Analysis; D013696:Temperature