Challenges in Diagnosing and Managing Hypothermia in Infants

The chapter explores the complexities of assessing hypothermia in infants, emphasizing the misconceptions regarding environmental causes and the difficulties neonates face in regulating body temperature. It discusses differential diagnoses for temperature instability, the challenges of diagnosing serious bacterial infections in hypothermic infants, and the importance of thorough evaluations by experienced clinicians. The conversation also delves into the management of hypothermic infants, highlighting the significance of considering sepsis in preterm babies and the challenges of determining appropriate treatment strategies and monitoring protocols.