Hypothermia is a worldwide problem that has heavy impacts and consequences on preterm neonates. According to the World health organization (WHO), the severity of hypothermia is classified into: mild hypothermia (36.0 – 36.4°C); moderate hypothermia (32-35.9°C); severe hypothermia ( skin due to low temperature and humidity of the ambient air represents the main mechanism of heat loss. Additionally, convection heat loss which occurs secondary to the circulation of cooler air across neonates’ skin and mucous membrane, conductive heat loss as babies are contacting with cooler bed sheets. Eventually, the low temperature of the surrounding materials in delivery rooms leads to radiation heat loss. All these causes contribute to hypothermia in preterm.
