Incidence of hypothermia and hyperthermia in control babies and babies wrapped in polythene bags (study group)
| Control group | Study group | Difference (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are either median (range) or number (%). | |||
| CI, Confidence interval. | |||
| Number | 230 | 48 | – |
| Gestation (weeks) | 27.5 (23–29) | 28 (23–29) | – |
| Weight (g) | 1020 (400–1900) | 1027 (500–1700) | – |
| Number <35.5°C | 96 (42) | 12 (25) | −17 (−2 to −29) |
| Number >37.0°C | 1 (0.4) | 6 (12.5) | 12 (5 to 24) |