Medical Device Neonatal Thermoregulation Devices Market | Page 2

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Neonatal Thermoregulation Devices Market – Overview
Thermoregulation is the ability to balance heat production and heat loss in order to maintain body
temperature within a certain normal range. Thermoregulation in the neonate is a critical physiological
function that is strongly influenced by physical immaturity, extent of illness, and environmental factors.
The average normal axillary temperature is considered to be 37°C and normal temperature in neonates is
about 36.4C (97.5F). However, temperature can vary slightly ranging between 36.7 - 37.3°C. It is
important that neonates should be nursed within their neutral thermal environment’ (NTE). Thermal
temperature can be categorized into hypothermia and hyperthermia. Hypothermia occurs when a newborn’s
body temperature drops below 36.5°C (97.7°F) while Hyperthermia is characterized by an uncontrolled
increase in body temperature that exceeds the body's capacity to lose heat. Multiple techniques have been
used to assess thermoregulation in infants and to provide thermo-neutral environment to maintain normal
body temperature in neonates.
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