Thermoregulation in Neonates: the importance of keeping babies at the perfect temperature

How do babies lose heat? Why do we care so much about it? How can we prevent heat loss in babies in the NICU? Learn all about heat loss from conduction, convection, radiation and evaporation- and what we do to prevent these from happening. Tala Talks NICU --------------------------------------------------------------------- Please be sure to give us a like, comment about future topics, and subscribe to this channel to stay up to date on all things NICU! Also, click the notification bell after you subscribe to gain your weekly NICU knowledge as soon as it's loaded! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Tala is a board-certified neonatologist and has worked in busy level III and IV units for the past 15 years. She has won multiple teaching awards throughout her time as a neonatologist. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- **TIMESTAMPS** 0:50 What is thermoregulation? 2:20 Why do we care about thermoregulation? 5:21 How do babies lose heat? 5:42 Radiation 6:06 Conduction 6:24 Convection 6:40 Evaporation 7:45 How can we prevent heat loss? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music: www.bensound.com (royalty free with credit) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Disclaimer*: This video is intended for educational purposes only and while we strive to give the most accurate information, errors may occur. Subsequently, this video should not be a replacement for medical advice.