Always stabilize the baby's temperature before transport.
• Record temperature before transport and take remedial measures. If
temperature cannot be documented, use touch to judge temperature.
Hands and feet should be as warm as abdomen.
• Carry the baby close to the chest of mother
• Cover head, legs and hands. Avoid undressing the infant for cleaning,
weighing or examination. Postpone these until baby is warm.
• Thermocol box with pre warmed linen or plastic bubble sheet or silver
swaddler may be used during transport.
• Water filled mattress with thermostat to control temperature may be
used for transport ,if available.
For more details refer to chapter on tra