Plastic bag trick may protect tiny babies from dangerous cold
NCT ID NCT02798926
First seen Jun 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether wrapping preterm babies in a polyethylene bag during central line placement helps prevent dangerous drops in body temperature. The procedure can take 30 minutes to 2 hours, and opening the incubator causes heat loss. Researchers measured temperature changes in 63 premature infants to see if the bag works.
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CHU Amiens
Amiens, 80054, France
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