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Fig. 2 | Trials

Fig. 2

From: Protocol for a randomised trial of early kangaroo mother care compared to standard care on survival of pre-stabilised preterm neonates in The Gambia (eKMC)

Fig. 2

eKMC trial definitions of cardio-respiratory instability and eligibility status. 1. Criteria for starting CPAP is a Silverman-Anderson score ≥ 4 that does not improve with oxygen therapy and the absence of the following: heart rate < 100 bpm, floppy tone and seizures. 2. The neonate is recruited if a study bed is available and consent is provided by a willing caregiver

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