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Prevention of hypothermia

21 May 2009

Nursing Older People

Feature

This article examines normal thermoregulation and the changes in temperature control associated with the ageing process. Factors that influence hypothermia in older...

The neonatal energy triangle part 1: metabolic adaptation

01 July 2006

Paediatric Nursing

Continuing professional development

The first part of this two part series on the neonatal energy triangle gives a general overview of the transition period during the first six to ten hours of life....

The neonatal energy triangle part 2: thermoregulatory and respiratory adaptation

01 September 2006

Paediatric Nursing

Continuing professional development

In the second part of this two part article the neonatal energy triangle elements of hypoxia and hypothermia are explored and the physiology of the first few hours...

Evidence-based thermal care of low birthweight neonates. Part one

01 March 2013

Nursing Children and Young People

Art & Science

Neonates are at a high risk of temperature loss. Those born at less than 30 weeks’ gestation should be placed in a plastic bag or wrapped immediately at birth,...

Why did you do it like that? Examining clinical decisions

01 June 2008

Paediatric Nursing

Clinical

Clinical decisions are often informed by the experience and expertise of colleagues but this may not be enough to ensure safe, effective practice. Two decisions made...

When the heat is on

14 June 2011

Nursing Standard

General article

While most people would welcome a warm, sunny summer, the heat can prove life-threatening for some vulnerable groups.