Temperature Management in Preterm Infants

Temperature regulation is a fundamental part of newborn care. For preterm infants, maintaining a stable body temperature is especially critical, as hypothermia significantly increases the risk of morbidity and mortality. Effective temperature management involves targeted practices that support thermal stability from birth onward.

Download Our Thermoregulation Factsheet

To support healthcare professionals in providing evidence-based thermal care, we’ve developed a comprehensive factsheet on thermoregulation in newborns. It is available for free download in multiple languages:

Training Module: Thermal Management in Newborn Infants

Preterm and hospitalized infants often struggle to maintain a stable body temperature. Our training module (available as a PDF presentation) provides a practical overview of thermal management strategies and interventions.

Expert Interviews on Temperature Management

In this video series, Professor Katrin Klebermass-Schrehof, neonatology professor at the Medical University of Vienna, explains the clinical relevance of temperature control and its place within early neonatal care. Watch the individual clips to learn more:

The Effects of Being Too Hot or Too Cold

Temperature Management as Part of the “Golden Hour”

Temperature Management in Preterm and Term Infants

Optimizing Temperature Management in the Hospital

In this full video interview, Anna Kalber, experienced neonatal nurse and trainer, discusses why thermoregulation is a key clinical parameter and how cold stress poses serious risks to infants.

The Importance of Thermoregulation

Improving Thermoregulation in Practice

Thermoregulation and Skin-to-Skin Contact

Dr. Mark Johnson, neonatologist at the Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton (UK), shares his experience managing temperature stability in preterm newborns. In this interview, he discusses:

Clinical approaches to temperature regulation
Common challenges faced by healthcare teams
Strategies to improve outcomes in neonatal care

Dr. Alok Sharma, consultant neonatologist at Southampton University Hospital, developed a care program focused on the importance of thermoregulation in neonatal care. His personal and professional journey highlights:

What led him to prioritize thermoregulation
How his multicultural background shaped his clinical approach
How he improved neonatal care at Southampton and beyond

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All content on neonatal temperature management was independently developed by EFCNI (now GFCNI) and reviewed by external experts for medical accuracy.

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