In the body of a newborn baby, especially if he was born prematurely, the mechanisms of thermoregulation are not yet fully developed, therefore, it is not uncommon for premature babies to experience hypothermia, a problem that is often ignored and which can lead to serious problems and even death.. About this in an interview with a NEWS correspondent. am Medicine says neonatologist Nodira Kasimova (Uzbekistan).

Hypothermia of the newborn is a condition in which the body temperature of the child drops below the age norm - less than 36.4 ° C. As the specialist explained, in premature babies, hypothermia can cause multiple organ failure, and the cardiopulmonary system, intestines, kidneys and brain can also suffer because of it.. If left uncorrected, hypothermia can even cause the death of a child..

“Hypothermia as a problem that can occur in premature babies is often overlooked.. We can prescribe the best drugs to the child, use modern technologies, but if the child is cold, if he has hypothermia, we can lose him, ”the neonatologist noted.

According to her, even factors that many of us do not pay attention to can lead to hypothermia in a child: for example, low air temperature in the maternity ward or in the intensive care unit, or a cold changing table..

To prevent hypothermia at the birth of premature babies, it is recommended to follow a sequence of interrelated procedures: from the very first seconds of a child’s life, it is recommended to ensure adequate air temperature in the premises.

It is advisable to immediately dry the newborn with a warm diaper and put it on the mother’s chest, covering his back with a dry and warm diaper. If the child needs to be transferred to another clinic, it is recommended to observe the temperature regime in the intensive care unit.

If the baby needs to be cared for in a crib or in an incubator, it is recommended to maintain the correct room temperature and take the baby's temperature every 15-30 minutes.

Note that the use of the Kangaroo method also helps to avoid hypothermia..

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