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Name 4 types of heat loss.
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1. Convection
2. Radiation 3. Evaporation 4. Conduction |
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Explain Convection
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Flow of heat from body surface to cooler air.
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Explain Radiation
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Loss of heat from the body surface to a cooler solid surface not in direct contact, but in relative proximity.
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Explain Evaporation
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Loss of heat that occurs when a liquid is converted to a vapor.
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Explain Conduction
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Loss of heat from the body surface to cooler surfaces in direct contact.
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When caring for a newborn, how do you prevent heat loss by convection?
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Monitoring the temperature of the room.
Ensuring infant is adequately bunnied. Keep bed away from open window, fan or air conditioning vent. |
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What measures sre implemented to avoid newborn heat loss by radiation?
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Keeping infant away from any drafts, for example outside windows and air conditioners.
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What measures are implemented to avoid heat loss by evaporation?
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Dry infant immediately after birth.
When bathing, expose only one area at a time. Drying infant quickly and thoroughly after bath. |
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What measures sre implemented to avoid newborn heat loss by conduction?
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Use of radiant warmer and warm blankets.
Warm stethoscope and other instruments before use. Pad the scale with a warm sheet before weighing the infant. |
