Synopsis Weaning from incubator to crib is an important process that needs special attention in preterm infants. Weaning time governs the well-being as early weaning may lead to cold stress and increased energy expenditure, whereas delayed weaning may prolong hospital stay. The aim of the present study was to assess the length of hospital stay between low and high weight preterm infants when weaned from incubator to crib. This week’s “ MED FACT ” discusses a randomized controlled trial from The Journal of Pediatrics, “ Weaning of Moderately Preterm Infants from the Incubator to the Crib: A Randomized Clinical Trial ”. 2018 Authors: S.
Shankaran, et. al. Key Takeaways In low birth preterm infants, weaning from incubator to crib resulted in higher weight gain after weaning. Objective: The study was designed to test the effect of weaning time, from incubator to crib, on the length of…
