Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) in LBW infants--a western Rajasthan experience.

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dc.contributor.authorGupta, Mukeshen_US
dc.contributor.authorJora, Rakeshen_US
dc.contributor.authorBhatia, Ravien_US
dc.date.accessioned2007-08-06en_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-30T16:36:31Z
dc.date.available2007-08-06en_US
dc.date.available2009-05-30T16:36:31Z
dc.date.issued2007-08-06en_US
dc.description.abstractOBJECTIVE: This study was taken to study the various beneficial effects of KMC in LBW babies. METHODS: 50 LBW babies (birth weight> 2 kg) two who delivered at Umaid Hospital, RIMCH Jodhpur included in this study and they have given KMC 4-6 hours/day in 3-4 settings. Maternal & Neonatal characteristics and complications prospectively recorded. RESULTS: Of 50 LBW babies enrolled, M:F ratio was 1.5:1 and mean birth weight was 1.487 +/- 0.175 kg. The mean age at which KMC started was 4+/-1.738 days. The mean weight gain was 29 +/- 3.52 g, mean age of discharge 23.6 +/- 3.52 days and mean duration of hospital stay was 15.5 +/- 11.3 days. CONCLUSION: KMC is effective and safe in stable preterm infants and as effective on traditional care with incubators. KMC because of its simplicity may have a place in home care of LBW babies.en_US
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Pediatrics, Regional Institute of Maternal & Child Health, Umaid Hospital for Women and Children, Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur, India. mukeshg4@yahoo.comen_US
dc.identifier.citationGupta M, Jora R, Bhatia R. Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) in LBW infants--a western Rajasthan experience. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2007 Aug; 74(8): 747-9en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/84728
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.source.urihttps://medind.nic.in/icb/icbai.shtmlen_US
dc.subject.meshFemaleen_US
dc.subject.meshHumansen_US
dc.subject.meshIndiaen_US
dc.subject.meshInfant Care --methodsen_US
dc.subject.meshInfant Mortalityen_US
dc.subject.meshInfant, Low Birth Weighten_US
dc.subject.meshInfant, Newbornen_US
dc.subject.meshLength of Stay --statistics & numerical dataen_US
dc.subject.meshMaleen_US
dc.subject.meshPhysical Stimulation --methodsen_US
dc.subject.meshProspective Studiesen_US
dc.subject.meshWeight Gainen_US
dc.titleKangaroo Mother Care (KMC) in LBW infants--a western Rajasthan experience.en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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