Swaddling and kangaroo mother care for body temperature stability in new-born baby with low birth weight
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Newborns, especially those with low birth weight (LBW), are at high risk of hypothermia due to immature thermoregulation systems. Non-pharmacological interventions such as swaddling and Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) are recommended to maintain neonatal body temperature. This case study aims to analyze the effectiveness of swaddling and KMC in maintaining neonatal temperature stability. A descriptive case study was conducted on a 3-day-old infant with hypothermia treated in the perinatology unit of Temanggung Hospital. Swaddling and KMC interventions were applied, and the infant’s body temperature was monitored periodically. The infant's body temperature increased from 35.4°C to 36.7°C within 48 hours. Improvements were also observed in suck reflex and body weight. Swaddling and KMC are effective in maintaining normothermia in low-birth-weight infants and can be adopted as standard care in healthcare facilities.
Keywords: Body temperature, low birth weight, new-born baby, nursing care, paediatric nursing
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