Thermoregulation of Sick and Low Birth Weight Neonates : Temperature Control. Temperature Monitoring. Thermal Environment

This volume gives background information on thermoregulation as it applies to low birth weight and sick neonates. The physical principles of heat transfer of various heating devices, such as incubators, open radiant warmers, and heated mattresses, which are used in neonatal care for temperature distribution throughout the body are described and the significance of simultaneous core and periphal temperature monitoring discussed. The chapters have been written by several authors who are well known in the field. The book is intended for use by all professionals, including doctors, scientists, students, and nurses, working in the field of neonatal care. Front Matter....Pages I-XIII Front Matter....Pages 1-1 The Concept of Thermoregulation....Pages 3-8 Metabolic Background of Neonatal Heat Production, Energy Balance, Metabolic Response to Heat and Cold....Pages 9-20 Neonatal Heat Transfer, Routes of Heat Loss and Heat Gain....Pages 21-36 Body Temperature in Sick Neonates, Diseases and Biochemical Disturbances....Pages 37-50 Front Matter....Pages 51-51 Temperature Measurements and Distribution of Temperatures throughout the Body in Neonates....Pages 53-62 Thermal Monitoring of very Preterm Infants. Which Temperature should be Measured?....Pages 63-68 Experiences with Thermal Monitoring, Influence of Neonatal Care and how should it be Monitored....Pages 69-82 Temperature Control in Preterm Infants — Effect of Birthweight and Gestational Age....Pages 83-91 Thermal Monitoring in Sick Neonates....Pages 93-100 Front Matter....Pages 101-101 Physical Properties of the Thermal Environment....Pages 103-126 Effect of the Thermal Environment on Neonatal Mortality and Morbidity: State of the Evidence....Pages 127-141 Treatment of Sick Newborns in Incubators....Pages 143-151 Treatment of Sick Newborns under Radiant Warmers....Pages 153-191 Treatment of Sick Newborns with Heated Mattress....Pages 193-201 Aspects of Hygiene....Pages 203-216 Front Matter....Pages 217-217 Prevention of Neonatal Hypothermia in the Delivery Room....Pages 219-229 Transportation of Sick Newborns in a Cold Environment....Pages 231-241 In this book, the editors have succeeded in bringing together many renowned authors in the field. They discuss the physical principles of heat transfer in various heating devices used in neonatal care for temperature distribution throughout the body, such as incubators, open radiant warmers, and heated mattresses, as well as the significance of simultaneously monitoring core and periphal temperature. Alongside a treatment of extreme thermal conditions, contributions also pinpoint the optimal thermal environment. An invaluable aid for all those working in the field of neonatal care, including doctors, scientists, students, and nurses.