P80-P83: Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulation of fetus and newborn
P81: Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn
Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborns refer to a group of conditions in which a newborn baby has difficulty maintaining their body temperature at safe and stable levels. These conditions can occur as a result of environmental factors, inadequate body fat, immature nervous system, and infections. The common symptoms include low or high body temperature, skin color changes, increased breathing rate, or less activity than normal. These disturbances can develop quickly after birth and can lead to complications if not managed promptly. Temperature regulation problems predominantly affect the baby's thermoregulatory system, which includes mechanisms like heat production, retention, and loss. These conditions are not contagious as they relate primarily to the newborn's ability to adapt to the external environment after the womb.
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