[Efficiency of kangaroo care on thermoregulation and weight gain of a preterm newborn cohort in Dakar].
OBJECTIVE
to evaluate the efficacy of kangaroo method on thermoregulation and weight gain of a cohort of preterm.


METHODS
it is a retrospective study based on files of preterm baby weighting below 2000 g, included after discharge to neonatal unit of Aristide Le Dantec maternity for kangaroo method care. Efficiency was appreciated on thermic curve evolution and daily weight gain.


RESULTS
56 preterm babies were including. Mean gestational age was 33 +/- 7,6 weeks and mean birth weight, 1488 +/- 277,6 g (median = 1500 g). Mean temperature was satisfying during follow up and was stable around 37 +/- 0,5 degrees C at discharge of program with mean daily weight gain of 33 +/- 7,6 g. We had only one case of death.


CONCLUSIONS
The results of this study point out efficacy of kangaroo method on thermoregulation, weight gain and survival of preterm babies. We advocate for promotion in developing countries because of its low cost.
Ndiaye
O
O
Service de pédiatrie, hôpital Aristide Le Dantec, Dakar. ondiaye@refer.sn
Diouf
A
A
Diouf
S
S
Diouf
N N
NN
Cissé Bathily
A
A
Cissé
C T
CT
Sylla
A
A
Guèye
M
M
Sall
M G
MG
Moreau
J C
JC
Kuakuvi
N
N
D001833:Body Temperature Regulation; D015331:Cohort Studies; D006801:Humans; D007224:Infant Care / Q000379:methods*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012675:Senegal; D015430:Weight Gain