The prevalence of hypothermia across low-resource settings is high, especially in countries with high neonatal mortality rates. If left untreated, hypothermia can additionally result in a significant comorbidity, and has been linked to a reduction in the effectiveness of treatment for other newborn conditions. Effective thermal care for hypothermic newborns is not widely available in low-resource settings due to cost of consumables and spare parts. In this study, the research team wish to evaluate the efficacy of a novel neonatal warming mattress in treating hypothermic newborns. Warming mattress, 'Celsi Warmer', has been developed by Rice 360 Institute for Global Health Technologies, in conjunction with African clinicians, to be a robust, low-cost, and easy-to-use warming mattress which can address the challenges of hypothermia. This is a single-arm, non-randomized, prospective intervention study. Up to 90 eligible infants at the neonatal wards of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital will be recruited to evaluate the efficacy of Celsi Warmer in rewarming hypothermic newborns. Infants temperature will be monitored during thermal intervention and the performance of the device will be evaluated. The temperatures of each infant will be compared before, during, and after the intervention.
Is currently being treated at study location,
Is an inborn admission to the neonatal ward,
Whose parents or guardians provided informed consent,
Whose parents or guardians providing informed consent are 18 years old or older,
Requires mechanical ventilation;
Is deemed in need of intensive care by the hospital staff who is providing care, including but not limited to: a. neonates with severe anemia and/or any suspected hematological disorders, and/or b. Neonates with obvious congenital anomalies, and/or c. neonates suspected with hypo/hyperthyroidism or any hormonal disorders;
has been diagnosed with birth asphyxia;
Presents a condition that precludes the use of the temperature sensor and/or abdominal belt including but not limited to, known umbilical cord infection, known skin infection;
Single group
Celsi Warmer
DeviceA trained study clinician will attach the Celsi Warmer temperature sensor to the abdomen and secure it with the abdominal belt according to the device's instruction manual (such that the temperature sensor is positioned using a vertical line from the mid-clavicular line and just below the ribs). The time of sensor placement will be recorded.
Broad Objective - Comparison to the Gold Standard of Rewarming Hypothermic Newborns
To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of the Celsi Warmer in rewarming hypothermic newborns by comparing the Celsi Warmer's accuracy in measuring neonatal temperature compared to the gold standard, axillary temperature readings.
Efficacy of the Device
To assess the performance of the Celsi Warmer in rewarming hypothermic newborns by measuring the incidence of attainment of normothermia (36.5-37.5°C)
Safety of the Device - Rate of Temperature Increase
To measure the infant's rate of temperature (°C) increase through thermoregulatory intervention.
Safety of the Device - Local effect of the Abdominal Belt
To evaluate the local effect of the abdominal belt on newborn's skin by looking at any evidence of skin irritation
Safety of the Device - Incidence of Hyperthermia
To evaluate any incidence of hyperthermia (\>37.5°C) during the thermoregulation intervention.
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William Marsh Rice University
Lead sponsor
University of Lagos, Nigeria
Collaborator
