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A member asked:

Premature infant lacks subcutaneous adipose tissue so how do they stay warm?

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Warmers and blanket: It is more difficult to maintain the temperature of premature infants, but baby warmers and blankets are very effective.

Dr Dosanjh and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/7/2016

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Excellent question: this is why premature infants are kept in thermal-neutral incubators until they mature enough to maintain they're temps.

Dr Dosanjh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/7/2016

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