Mechanism of heat loss

 Thermal Regulation

(Mechanism of heat loss)

1. Evaporation

2. Conduction

3. Convection

4. Radiation

1. Evaporation

Heat loss due to evaporation.

Such as; 

after birth amniotic fluid from skin surface.

Wet baby

2. Conduction

Heat loss by coming contact with cold object.

Such as;

Cloths, surface, tray

3. Convection

Heat loss by air current.

Such as;

Cold air from open window, fans (replaces warm air around baby).

4. Radiation

Heat loss by radiation.

Such as;

Heat loss due to colder solid object; walls iron almirah,