What are the Complications of Abnormal Surface Temperature?
Abnormal surface temperature can lead to several complications: - Hypothermia: Causes include inadequate environmental temperature, poor thermal insulation, and medical conditions. Consequences include increased oxygen consumption, metabolic acidosis, and potential impacts on neurodevelopment. - Hyperthermia: Can be caused by excessive environmental heat or overuse of warming devices. This can lead to dehydration, increased metabolic demand, and risk of brain injury.
