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First NICU Temperature < 36 degrees Centigrade

CBE ID
0482
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Proportion of infants with birth weights between 501 to 1500 grams with first temperature measured within one hour of admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) below 36 degrees centigrade.

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Infants whose birth weight is between 501-1500 grams and whose temperature first measured within one hour of admission to the NICU and is less than 36 degrees centigrade.

        • 1.15 Denominator

          Number of infants with birth weights between 501 and 1500 grams whose temperature was measured within one hour of admission to the NICU.

        • Exclusions

          1. Infants outside the birth weight range 501 to 1500 grams.
          2. Outborn infants admitted more than 28 days after birth.
          3. Outborn infants who have been home prior to admission.
          4. Infants not admitted to the NICU.
          5. Infants whose temperature is not measured within one hour of admission to the
          NICU.

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          Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Perinatal and Reproductive Health Endorsement Maintenance Project
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