Neonates and Hypothermia Flashcards
1
Q
why are neonates at risk of hypothermia?
-3 reasons
A
↑SA:V ratio
thin skin
little SC fat
2
Q
why are you particularly worried about baby getting hypothermic as opposed to an adult?
A
Babies uses lots of energy to keep temp up –> become Hypoxic + Hypoglycaemic
3
Q
mainstay Mx?
A
incubator
