Miscellaneous

Question 1

4 types of neonatal heat loss

Answer 1

Conductive
Convection
Evaporative
Radiant

Question 2

Conductive and example

Answer 2

Transfer of heat from neonate to a contacting solid object

Question 3

Convective

Answer 3

Transfer of heat from neonate to surrounding gas

Question 4

Evaporative

Answer 4

Transfer of heat from skin/respiratory tract to a drier environment

Question 5

Radiant

Answer 5

Transfer of heat from neonate to a cold surface that is nearby but not in contact with the baby
Heat loss is in the form of electromagnetic waves