P81: Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn
P81.0: Environmental hyperthermia of newborn
The baby's body temperature is always maintained as stable as possible. If necessary, heat is created or released over the body surface area for that. For various reasons, a baby's body temperature can change.
For example, a newborn child may overheat if the environment is very warm. Sometimes the child is also insulated by too much clothing. In that case, the child may not give off enough heat and overheat. The skin of the newborn child may then become hot, dry and red. The heart may also beat faster than usual and a fever can occur.
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