Product Description
Introduction to Infant Incubators
An infant incubator, also known as a baby incubator(baby incubator ) in Chinese, is a specialized medical device designed to provide a controlled, safe environment for vulnerable newborns, particularly premature infants, low-birth-weight babies, or those with health complications. Its primary function is to mimic the conditions of the mother's womb, ensuring the infant's survival and healthy development by maintaining optimal physical parameters.
Key Features and Functions
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Temperature and Humidity Control
The incubator maintains a constant temperature (typically 35-37°C, similar to the uterine environment) and regulated humidity (50-60%). These settings prevent hypothermia and excessive fluid loss, which are critical risks for infants with underdeveloped skin and thermoregulatory systems.
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Sterile and Safe Environment
Equipped with a filtration system, the incubator provides clean, bacteria-free air to reduce the risk of infections. Its sealed design minimizes exposure to external contaminants, while transparent walls allow medical staff to observe the infant without opening the chamber.
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Monitoring and Accessibility
Modern incubators often include built-in monitors for tracking vital signs like heart rate, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate. They also feature portholes or gloves for healthcare providers to perform routine care (e.g., feeding, diaper changes) without disturbing the internal environment.
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Therapeutic Support
Some advanced models offer additional functions, such as phototherapy for jaundice (using special blue lights) or mechanical ventilation support. These integrated features make incubators central to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
Medical Significance
Infant incubators are Class III medical devices globally, subject to strict regulatory standards due to their life-critical role. In China, for example, they must comply with NMPA (National Medical Products Administration) regulations, including clinical trials and quality control checks. Malfunctions in temperature control or air circulation could lead to severe health issues, making rigorous safety protocols essential.
Historical Development and Modern Innovations
Invented in the late 19th century, early incubators were basic heated boxes. Today, they are sophisticated systems with microprocessor-controlled environments, remote monitoring capabilities, and even parental viewing panels to facilitate bonding. Companies like Medtronic, GE Healthcare, and Mindray produce state-of-the-art models, emphasizing energy efficiency and user-friendly interfaces for healthcare providers.
Conclusion
Infant incubators have revolutionized neonatal care, significantly improving survival rates for high-risk newborns. By combining precise environmental control, infection prevention, and advanced monitoring, these devices remain indispensable in modern pediatrics, ensuring that the most vulnerable infants receive the best possible start in life.
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PID Fuzzy Algorithm
PID algorithm continuously calculates an error value as the difference between setting temperature and real
time temperature and applies a correction based on proportion, integral and derivative terms.
Advance air circuit design
Minimize the temperature uniformity less than 0.5°C,
Double wall with air curtain
Reduce the heating loss when open the access panel.
Superior Alarm System
Enhanced safety for newborns and operators with over 30 different alarm types
Heating Source Dual Protection
With the incorporation of a thermocouple and mechanical temperature
switch, the heating system's heating source is safeguarded simultaneously.
Reliable Sensor Module
Real-time monitoring of hood temperature and humidity is achieved
through sensors from Honeywell UK
Additionally, a 2-channel temperature probe is utilized to
simultaneously monitor the newborn's core temperature and
peripheral temperature,
Ergonomic design 360° rotatable storage drawers
Providing convenient access to storage space from any directions
X-Ray cassette
X-ray cassette is positioned under the baby tray,
eliminating the need to move the baby during
X-ray examinations
Weight scale
Integrated weight scale module, measures the newborns'
weight, and the data can be recorded for 7 days
Touch screen
8 inch LCD touch screen, enhancing convenience for operation and improving visibility of information from a distance,
O2 servo control and monitoring
Critical components from Europe, such as Norgren,
Camozzi, and City, enable us to build a more
stable, accurate, and safe O2 cycle system
Lifting stand
Adjust the infant incubator's height based
on the operator's convenience
Integrated Spo2 monitoring
Real time monitoring the Spo2 and pulse rate of newborns,
Observation lamp
The lamp head is adjustable in height and angle, with three
intensity levels for convenient examination of newboms
within the infant incubator in low-light conditions
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