Temperature Control

Question 1

Thermoregulation in newborn …?

Answer 1

After birth, newborns must adapt to their relatively cold environment by the metabolic production of heat because they are not able to generate an adequate shivering response

Question 2

source for thermogenesis in term newborns….?

Answer 2

Brown fat is a source for thermogenesis in term newborns

Question 3

Which thermometer is used in NICU …?

Answer 3

The use of low-reading thermometers (from 29.4°C/85.0°F) is recommended because temperature readings <34.4°C (94.0°F) can go undetected with routine thermometers

Question 4

MECHANISMS OF HEAT LOSS

Answer 4

A. Radiation

B. Convection

C. Evaporation.

D. Conduction