Iranian Journal of Neonatology (Mar 2017)

Clinical Outcomes of Snuggle up Position Using Positioning Aids for Preterm (27-32 Weeks) Infants

  • Yashoda Sathish,
  • Leslie Edward Lewis,
  • Judith Angelitta Noronha,
  • Anice George,
  • Baby Snayak,
  • Mamatha S Pai,
  • Ramesh Bhat,
  • Jayashree Purkayastha

DOI
https://doi.org/10.22038/ijn.2017.8515
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 1
pp. 1 – 6

Abstract

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ABSTRACTBackground: Preterm birth, if not actively managed with developmental supportive care, can significantly contribute to neurodevelopmental compromise. Use of appropriate positioning aids helps with mimicking the intrauterine environment and facilitating neuromuscular development. Herein, we aimed to determine the effectiveness of snuggle up positioning aids on clinical outcomes of preterm (

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