These practices may be dangerous, but also delay the initiation of effective resuscitative measures. Sprinkling cold water on the newborn can result in hypothermia. Intubation by unskilled personnel can injure the respiratory or alimentary tract. Slide 18 Infection prevention is very important. Slide 24 Low birth weight newborns have low body mass and more body surface area, and therefore have a greater tendency to lose heat.
Thermal protection is, therefore, even more important.
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