Heel Warming With Mild and Hot Thermofor Applied Before Heel Lance

Heel warming will be applied to the newborns in the ıntervention group 1 with a thermofor containing 34-37C warm water for 5 minutes before the heel blood collection procedure. During the procedure, the general condition of the newborn and the changes in his skin will be observed closely. Heel blood collection will be performed by following the standard procedure steps that are routinely applied in the service

Heel warming will be applied to the newborns in the ıntervention group 2 with a thermofor containing 38-40C warm water for 5 minutes before the heel blood collection procedure. During the procedure, the general condition of the newborn and the changes in his skin will be observed closely. Heel blood collection will be performed by following the standard procedure steps that are routinely applied in the service

Ineffective heel warming will be applied to the newborns in the control group with a thermofor containing 28C warm water for 5 minutes before the heel blood collection procedure. During the procedure, the general condition of the newborn and the changes in his skin will be observed closely. Heel blood collection will be performed by following the standard procedure steps that are routinely applied in the service.