A Clinical Comparison of Radiant Warmer and Incubator Care for Preterm Infants From Birth to 1800 Grams

Abstract

This study has shown differences in abdominal temperatures on day 1 and outcome, although the latter finding should be viewed with caution because of the sample size. The results indicate benefits for the initial use of the radiant warmer after birth. Although fluid requirements were higher in the radiant warmer group for days 2 through 4, the increased fluid volumes were given without apparent adverse effect.