Learning objectives
1. Factors which contribute to heat loss and know how it can be prevented.
2. Teach the mother how to keep her baby warm after birth and at home.
3. Procedure, benefits and counselling for KMC.
4. Evidence behind KMC *
5. Plan appropriate interventions for a baby experiencing Hypothermia.
6. Recognise significance of hyperthermia and its prevention.
* Teachers driven
» Webinar
» Video on KMC (WHO HQ’s)
» Video KMC AIIMS
Read the Module
Poster on KMC (AIIMS WHO CC)
Lesson 3: Hypothermia and Hyperthermia
» Webinar
» Radiant warmer: Audiovisual Podcast
» SEARO WHO STP on hypothermia and hyperthermia
» Video on Temperature Recording
Read the Module (ENBC Blue Book)
Poster on hypothermia (AIIMS WHO CC)
Case study (CS 3) will appear in the discussion forum
Please put your comments and discussion in your respective discussion forum slots for Week 2
MCQ 1 (Feeding/Temperature Regulation/Kangaroo Mother Care)
Chat session 1 (Feeding/Temperature Regulation/Kangaroo Mother Care)