Which of the following is the principal mode of heat exchange in an Infant incubator?
Radiation
Evaporation
Convection
Conduction
Infants lose heat from the skin to the environment by the following methods: Convection :This is the loss of heat from the infant&;s skin to the surrounding air. Infants lose a lot of heat by convection when exposed to cold air or draughts. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
New born infants