Thermoregulation
Importance of Thermoregulation:
After establishing respiration, maintaining an adequate body temperature is critical for a
newborn's survival.Although newborns can generate heat, several factors make them
susceptible to significant heat loss.Large Surface Area Relative to Body Weight:
o Newborns have a relatively large body surface area compared to their body weight,
which increases the risk of heat loss to the surrounding environment.Thin Subcutaneous Fat Layer:
1.2.2.3.