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Abstract
An evidence-based quality improvement project resulted in statistically significant decreases in hypoglycemia, hypothermia, and tachypnea secondary to delaying an infant's first bath by at least 12 hours. In addition, there was a clinically significant increase in the breastfeeding rate.
Sigma Membership
Zeta
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Hypoglycemia, Initial Bath, Newborn, Infant's First Bath
Recommended Citation
Armstrong, Raquel, "Timing of newborn first bath to improve outcomes and reduce preventable transfers to the NICU" (2019). Convention. 295.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/295
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Timing of newborn first bath to improve outcomes and reduce preventable transfers to the NICU
Washington, DC, USA
An evidence-based quality improvement project resulted in statistically significant decreases in hypoglycemia, hypothermia, and tachypnea secondary to delaying an infant's first bath by at least 12 hours. In addition, there was a clinically significant increase in the breastfeeding rate.
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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.