Low-birth-weight (LBW) premature infants are born without the adaptive mechanisms needed for survival outside of the womb. These fragile infants require thermoprotective interventions that begin in ...

Neonatal hypothermia is an important risk factor for mortality and morbidity, and is common even in temperate climates. We conducted a systematic review to determine whether plastic coverings, used ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Thermal care interventions in the delivery room are associated with better core body temperatures and decreased ...

Hypothermia is a condition in which the body temperature starts dropping due to the loss of heat and is unable to produce heat as fast as it loses it. This condition could occur gradually without the ...

Recognition of the signs and symptoms of hypothermia in the newborn is critical for the healthcare provider. When interventions are not provided to prevent hypothermia, the infant exhibits ...