Infection in preterm infants receiving topical emollient oil massage: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised control trials.
Fekadeselassie Belege GetanehAden AsmareBezabih AbaynehEndalk BirreAnissa MohammedAmare MucheAlemu GedefieYibeltal AsmamawZemen MengeshaNatnael MogesDires Mihretie BirhanuZebenay Workneh BitewAsressie MollaPublished in: BMJ paediatrics open (2024)
It is quite evident from this analysis that topical emollient oil application in preterm neonates is most likely effective in preventing infection. However, further studies, particularly from the African continent, are warranted to support universal recommendations.