neohelp
TM
Indications for use
Where? Midwife Gynaecologist-obstetrician Paediatrician
Delivery room
neohelpTM, the solution to prevent newborns’ hypothermia Prevention of hypothermia in the delivery room is a cost-effective, high-impact intervention to reduce neonatal mortality, especially in preterm neonates. 1
What does the literature say? Cesarean
Delayed cord clamping (DCC)
[…] During cesareans, assigned staff will hold neonate inside a prewarmed and sterile polyethylene suit during DCC. 2
Inducing hypothermia during DCC may counteract the benefits gained from DCC 2
[…] use of polyethylene wraps for the infant during delayed clamping, previously documented to decrease hypothermia in premature infants during resuscitation 3
Resuscitation
Immediately change the neonate into a new dry, warm polyethylene suit. Then, proceed with NRP [Neonatal Resuscitation Program] resuscitation guidelines[…]. 2
Protocol for DCC in premature infants < 34 weeks successfully utilized polyethylene wraps […] to prevent hypothermia in both vaginal as well as cesarean deliveries 3