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Measurement of urine output by weighing nappies
  1. S Oddie,
  2. R Adappa,
  3. J Wyllie
  1. Neonatal Unit, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW, UK
  1. Correspondence to:
    Dr Oddie
    Neonatal Unit, James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW, UK

Abstract

The effect of humidity on measurement of neonatal urine output was assessed by weighing nappies in a clinically relevant context. Saline was used as dummy urine, on modern nappies in incubators at various humidity settings. In at least some additional humidity, no clinically relevant evaporative loss occurred.

  • nappy
  • urine output

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