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  • Neonatal care
  • Infant physiology
  • Clinical nursing

Background:

  • Premature infants are vulnerable to hypothermia.
  • Sponge bathing is a common practice in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
  • Understanding physiological responses during bathing is essential for infant well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the physiological reactions of premature infants during sponge bathing.
  • To investigate the risk of hypothermia associated with different bathing frequencies.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for optimizing bathing protocols in the NICU.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 32 premature infants in a Korean hospital.
  • Random assignment into two-day and four-day bathing cycle groups.
  • Monitoring of body temperature, heart rate, and oxygen saturation before and after bathing.

Main Results:

  • A significant decrease in body temperature was observed in both bathing frequency groups (p < 0.001).
  • No significant changes were found in heart rate or transcutaneous oxygen saturation levels.
  • No significant differences in physiological responses were noted between the two-day and four-day bathing groups.

Conclusions:

  • Sponge bathing can lead to significant body temperature reduction in premature infants.
  • Current bathing protocols may require adjustments to mitigate hypothermia risks.
  • Care providers should aim for efficient bathing to ensure infant physiological stability and a positive bathing experience.