Table 2 Results of Measurements of TEWL under Radiant Warmer Compared with Incubator in Seven Body Areas in Preterm Infants with BW≥1500 g (N=18)
From: Effect of Radiant Warmer on Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) and Skin Hydration in Preterm Infants
Body area | Radiant warmer (g/m2/hour) | Incubator (g/m2/hour) | Average change % | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean±SD | Mean±SD | |||
Forehead | 14.7±5.7 | 12.6±2.9 | 19.6 | NS |
Cubital fossa | 34.6±15.6 | 31.1±14 | 16.3 | NS |
Palm | 21.7±8.7 | 20.8±7.8 | 13.5 | NS |
Abdomen | 17.2±6 | 16.7±5.5 | 5 | NS |
Groin | 26.6±8.2 | 26.3±9.2 | 6.2 | NS |
Back | 20.4±9.9 | 15.2±6.1 | 41.6 | 0.004 |
Sole | 14.2±3.8 | 13.6±3.3 | 8.7 | NS |
