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SCU PROTOCOLS GUIDELINES (2)
Neonatology
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The document defines normothermia for neonates (36.5‑37.5 °C) and recommends environmental temperature settings of 22‑25 °C. It details general interventions such as conduction, convection, radiation, and evaporation control, and provides specific early thermal management for very low birth weight infants using plastic bags and kangaroo care. Feeding guidelines emphasize early breast‑milk provision and glucose monitoring, while a resuscitation algorithm describes oxygen delivery, chest compressions, and adrenaline dosing. Additional sections cover lumbar puncture indications and fluid intake calculations for neonates.
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