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Neonatal hypothermia in a developing country

A S El-Radhi, N Al-Kafaji

    Clinical Pediatrics
    |June 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Hypothermia in Iraqi newborns is often linked to infection, especially in those over three days old. Early treatment with antibiotics like gentamicin is recommended for late-onset hypothermia to improve outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neonatal Medicine
    • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
    • Public Health in Developing Nations

    Background:

    • Hypothermia is a significant risk factor for neonatal mortality.
    • Understanding precipitating factors is crucial for effective intervention in newborns.
    • Infection is a suspected cause of hypothermia in neonates, particularly in resource-limited settings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the causes and incidence of hypothermia in newborn infants in Iraq.
    • To differentiate between early-onset and late-onset hypothermia and their associated factors.
    • To determine the mortality rates and identify key clinical findings in neonatal hypothermia.

    Main Methods:

    • A prospective study of 50 newborn infants with hypothermia in Iraq.

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  • Clinical assessment and laboratory investigations to identify precipitating factors, including infection.
  • Analysis of mortality rates, particularly in relation to birth weight and onset of hypothermia.

    • Main Results:

    • Late-onset hypothermia ( > 3 days) was frequently associated with infection, primarily septicemia.
    • Aspiration pneumonia was a common finding in late-onset hypothermia cases.
    • The overall mortality rate was 26%, with 42% mortality in low birth weight infants.
    • Early-onset hypothermia (first 3 days) was linked to cold exposure without infection and had a better prognosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Late-onset neonatal hypothermia in this cohort was strongly associated with infection, necessitating prompt antibiotic treatment.
    • Empirical antibiotic therapy, including gentamicin effective against Escherichia coli, is advised for suspected late-onset hypothermia.
    • Low birth weight infants with hypothermia face a considerably higher mortality risk, highlighting the need for targeted care.