Thermoregulation of sick and low birth weight neonates : temperature control, temperature monitoring, thermal environment : with 87 figures /
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| Imprint: | Berlin ; New York : Springer, c1995. |
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| Description: | xiii, 241 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/2417930 |
| Summary: | This book gives a background on thermoregulation as it applies to low birth weight and sick neonates. It describes the physical principles of heat transfer from various heating devices, such as incubators, open radiant warmers, heated mattresses etc. used for neonatal care and temperature distribution throughout the body as well as the significance of simultaneous core and peripheral temperature monitoring. The book is written by several authors who are well-known in the field of temperature regulation of neonates. The book is intended for use by all professionals, including doctors, scientists, students, and nurses, working in the field of neonatal care. |
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| Physical Description: | xiii, 241 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 3540601694 (Berlin : acid-free paper) 0387601694 (New York : acid-free paper) |
