*3.4. Respiratory Support*

There was no difference in body temperature of the neonates who received respiratory support compared to those without need for respiratory support (mean 36.8 ± 0.4 ◦C vs. 36.8 ± 0.4 ◦C; *p* = 0.067). Among the term neonates, seventy-three (17.5%) needed respiratory support (CPAP and/or PPV). We found no significant difference in the body temperature of term neonates when comparing those with and those without the need for respiratory support (mean 36.8 ± 0.3 ◦C vs. 36.9 ± 0.4 ◦C, *p* = 0.544). One-hundred twenty-one preterm neonates (71.6%) required respiratory support, with no significant difference in body temperature between those who received respiratory support and those who did not (mean 36.7 ± 0.5 ◦C vs. 36.7 ± 0.4 ◦C, *p* = 0.764).
