Care and maintenance of a phototherapy incubator

Phototherapy incubators are medical equipment designed to manipulate the newborn without removing him from the incubator, allowing other actions involving: isolation, oxygen supply and monitoring of vital functions, as well as applying phototherapy, where light emitted by special lamps is used, to treat neonatal jaundice, and thus reduce the effects of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.

These medical equipment are of great importance, so to achieve the proper operation of the incubators it is necessary to have a good maintenance consisting of changing the air filters, oxygen sensors and cleaning all parts of the incubator.

How is a neonatal incubator composed?

A neonatal incubator consists of a dome and the chassis. The power source and the sensors that alert in case of failure are located in the chassis for the protection of the newborn. These incubators bring with them lamps for phototherapy.

These lamps make up the phototherapy unit and are generally made up of 4 blue light tubes and 2 white light tubes. The blue ones are placed in the center and the white ones on the sides. These phototherapy lamps are fluorescent and LED bulbs.

What should the dismantling and care of phototherapy incubators look like?

Incubators should be cleaned every day with a damp cloth and a dry tissue, the water tank should also be changed every 24 hours, and if the incubator is not being used they should be kept covered with clean cloth.

It is recommended to wash all parts with water and detergent or perform the cold sterilization procedure. It is advisable to disconnect the incubator and remove all accessories, empty the tank, remove the joints of passage holes from the hands and windows, remove the sheet with which the mattress is dressed, remove the trays and take them to process.

What does Kalstein offer you?

Kalstein is a company MANUFACTURER of medical and laboratory equipment of the highest quality and the best technology at the best PRICES in the market, so you can make your PURCHASE with us, knowing that you have the service and advice of a company specialized in the field and committed to provide you with safe, economical and effective options for the performance of your functions in the right way. This time we present the incubator child YR02188 is designed with an advanced thermoregulation system for the neonatal intensive care unit. With an ultrasonic humidifier it provides low temperature and comfortable airflow inside the incubator. The adjustable humidity range of 40% to 80% provides the right incubation environment for patients. The design of the double wall camera prevents heat and moisture loss. Among its main characteristics we find: HERE

  • The servocontrolled humidification system maintains relative humidity at a constant level in the incubator
  • Low temperature and ultrasonic nebulized humidification protects the newborn from bacterial contamination
  • The microprocessor servocontroller ensures precise and reliable temperature control
  • Set temperature, monitored air temperature, and baby’s skin temperature and heating power are distinguished on the screen
  • The configured and monitored humidity concentration is shown separately
  • > 37℃ override temperature function
  • Self-test function for affirmative security.
  • Audible and visible alarm indications for multiple failures with 3 priorities
  • Chord alarm notes feed more than 20 feet, but leave the baby asleep without interruption.
  • Aluminum structure to maintain a constant temperature.
  • Continuous adjustment of mattress inclination up to 10º
  • The drawer water tank is easily removable for cleaning and disinfection.
  • Natural air circulation system.
  • RS-232 connector

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