Occlusive polyethylene method to treat hypothermia in baby with low birth weight
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Low Birth Weight (LBW) is a condition of babies with a birth weight of less than 2500 grams. Babies with LBW tend to experience problems due to immaturity of the organ system. One of the biggest problems is the limitation in regulating body temperature which can cause hypothermia. Occlusive polyethylene is one way to overcome hypothermia by putting the baby in a plastic bag. The case study aimed to describe the application of the occlusive polyethylene method to LBW with hypothermia care problems in patient at RSUD Tidar, Magelang. The results of the study showed that the application of the occlusive polyethylene showed positive results as improved thermoregulation. The application of occlusive polyethylene can be an alternative non-pharmacological therapy to maintain thermoregulation in infants with LBW.
Keywords: Body temperature, hypothermia, Low Birth Weight, nursing care, paediatric nursing
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