Plastic bag beats blanket for preemie warmth?
Disease control
Completed
This study tested whether wrapping premature babies in a plastic bag (polyethylene bag) keeps them warmer than the usual prewarmed blanket during transfer from the delivery room to the NICU. Sixty-seven babies weighing 2 kilograms or less were randomly assigned to one of the two …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mario Adrián Tienda Vázquez • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC