Am J Perinatol 2013; 30(10): 839-842
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1333670
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A Randomized Controlled Trial of Plastic Drape for Prevention of Hypothermia during Umbilical Catheterization

Pracha Nuntnarumit
1   Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
,
Buranee Swatesutipun
1   Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
,
Umaporn Udomsubpayakul
2   Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
,
Pornjit Thanacharoenpipat
1   Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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01. September 2012

19. November 2012

Publikationsdatum:
28. Januar 2013 (online)

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Abstract

Objective To determine the efficacy of polyethylene plastic draping in preventing hypothermia during umbilical catheterization.

Methods A randomized controlled trial was conducted in newborns who required umbilical catheterization. A sterile polyethylene plastic sheet covering the procedural field was used in the plastic group, and a sterile conventional cotton drape was used in the control group.

Results Sixty infants were enrolled and randomly assigned to the plastic group (n = 30) and control group (n = 30). There were no significant differences in the baseline demographic data. The use of plastic drapes was associated with a higher rectal temperature compared with the control group. Incidence of hypothermia at the end of procedure were 20% and 50% in the plastic group and control group, respectively (p = 0.03).

Conclusion Polyethylene plastic draping was superior to conventional cloth draping in maintaining rectal temperature and preventing hypothermia during umbilical catheterization.