| Grade |
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Essential Newborn Care For All Babies | Â |
Thermal care (drying, warming, skin-to-skin and delayed bathing) Hygienic cord and skin care Early initiation, exclusive breastfeeding | Evidence: Low to moderate Recommendation: Strong |
Neonatal resuscitation for babies who do not breathe at birth | Evidence: Low to moderate Recommendation: Strong |
Extra Care For Small Babies | Â |
Kangaroo Mother Care for small babies (birthweight <2,000 g) Extra support for feeding | Evidence: Moderate to high Recommendation: Strong |
Care For Preterm Babies With Complications | Â |
Case management of babies with signs of infection Safe oxygen management and supportive care for RDS Case management of babies with significant jaundice | Evidence: Moderate to high* Recommendation: Strong |
Hospital care of preterm babies with RDS including if appropriate, CPAP and/or surfactant | Evidence: Moderate to high* Recommendation: Strong |
Intensive neonatal care | Evidence: High* Recommendation: Strong |