Distribution of Temperatures for Low Birth Weight Neonates Admitted to Level 2 or Higher Nurseries in the First 24 Hours of Life

Continuous variable Parameter of interest is the neonate’s temperature taken upon admission to a Level 2 or higher nursery. All infants born in a medical facility with birth weights less than 2500 grams and admitted to a level 2 or higher nursery within 24 hours of birth. Neonates with comfort care; Neonates with anencephaly and/or neonates managed with hypothermia for therapeutic reasons for whom the decision was made prior to the first temperature being taken in the nursery. Hybrid of medical records (paper or electronic) and administrative claims.