Methods: Fifty neonates of gestational age 32 weeks
and birth weight 1_500gm were randomised to either study
group, or control group. Study group neonates (n=25) were
put in vinyl bags immediately following delivery without
drying. Control group neonates (n=25) were resuscitated by
conventional drying under radiant warmer. Axillary and rectal
temperature was recorded on admission to the neonatal unit.