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김동연 ( Kim Dong-Yeon ) - Catholic University Graduate School
박호란 ( Park Ho-Ran ) - Catholic University College of Nursing
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Abstract
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Purpose: In this study changes were observed in body temperature, heart rate and arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) of newborns after bathing and to determine the effects of covering their heads with cotton hats after bathing.
Methods: Participants were 58 newborn infants, 31 in the experimental group had their heads covered with cotton hats after their bath while 27 in the control group did not. Body temperature, arterial oxygen saturation and heart rate were measured at 8 consecutive times after bathing. Data were analyzed using t-test and repeated measures ANOVA.
Results: Body temperature declined shortly after bathing. The experimental group showed faster recovery (p<.001). Heart rate increased after bathing in both groups. Heart rate in the experimental group decreased for 120 minutes and gradually increased to baseline (p<.001). In the control group, heart rate decreased for 180 minutes and then increased but did not reach the baseline (p<.001). Arterial oxygen saturation decreased shortly after bathing and recovery to the baseline was more rapid in the experimental group (30 minutes vs. 60 minutes) (p<.001).
Conclusion: With significant changes observed in newborns’ body temperature, arterial oxygen saturation and heart rate, covering the head right after bathing is effective in stabilizing infants’ physiological system.
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KeyWords
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신생아, 체온, 심박동수, 산소, 목욕
Newborn, Body temperature, Heart rate, Oxygen, Baths
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원문 및 링크아웃 정보
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등재저널 정보
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