STM Journals Peer-reviewed research from Consortium e-Learning Network

Journal of Nursing Science & Practice

Thermoregulation in Neonates: An Integrative Review

  1. Rangappa S. Ashi

Abstract

Temperature control of the newborn has played a significant role in altering the rate of infantmorbidity and mortality. Currently temperature control continues to play a major role inneonatal health care. Thermoregulation is a basic requirement for good neonatalmanagement. It is one of the most complete aspects of care. Infants require temperaturestabilization immediately after birth. Precaution of heat loss is the first goal in neonatalthermoregulation. It is of great importance that knowledge about thermoregulation should beprovided for mothers of neonates to prevent hypothermia.

Keywords

Support