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ToggleRadiant warmers maintain the body temperature of infants and limit their metabolism rate. The heat produced by the warmers is regulated by servo control which enables it to maintain the skin temperature at a constant temperature in a particular site of the body where a thermistor probe is attached. The oxygen consumption is minimal in the warmer. The advantage of a radiant warmer is that it is easy to access. It is an ideal solution to critically-ill infants, as it does not disturb the thermal environment. A radiant warmer is a safe device to be used for an infant.
Heat tends to flow in the heat gradient direction, which is from high to low temperature. Because some newborn babies lose heat quickly, body warmers provide artificial support to keep the body temperature constant. Babies are kept on Radiant Warmer for a few hours after birth in certain areas with very cold climates to ensure the baby is stabilized after birth.
Radiant Warmers consist of an open tray where the baby is kept and an overhead heating mechanism that provides artificial heating. The heating mechanism is made up of quartz, which generates the desired heat, and a reflecting mechanism, which directs the heat to the baby tray. A temperature measuring knob that is permanently attached to the baby’s body can be used to monitor his or her skin temperature. The variation in skin temperature can be seen on a small LCD panel that displays the body temperature continuously. Radiant warmers have alarms that alert medical personnel to a change in temperature and thus draw their attention to the baby. The heat generated can be controlled manually with a knob as well as automatically.
Radiant Warmers can be either manual or automatic (servo system – heater output is automatically determined based on skin temperature). Depending on the temperature control mechanism used by the manufacturer, the skin temperature is set at 36.5 degrees Celsius. The heat generated and the temperature of the skin can be seen separately, but the main difference between these two models will be temperature regulation. The automatic model raises the heat output in small predetermined steps to achieve the desired body temperature. The device may appear simple to use, but it is always recommended that anyone handling this equipment receive proper training and read the manufacturer’s guidelines. The instrument must be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.
Radiant warmers are used in hospitals to maintain the body temperature of the newborns. Because a baby loses body heat rapidly, radiant warmers are used as a source of external support. The warmer is mostly used in areas that are cold to make the infant’s body temperature stable. Warmers are of two types: manual where heat can be controlled manually and the other is automatic which raises the temperature according to predetermined steps to obtain the required temperature for the baby. The staff must be trained to use the device according to guidelines before handling it.
One of the hallmarks of our facility is the inclusion of 6 state-of-the-art critical care units.
These units are dedicated to ensuring that patients facing severe and life-threatening conditions receive immediate and specialized care.
Additionally, our 8-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is equipped with the latest technology to monitor and manage patients who require intensive medical attention.
Patients can also benefit from the spacious general beds while they recover.
One of the hallmarks of our facility is the inclusion of 6 state-of-the-art critical care units.
These units are dedicated to ensuring that patients facing severe and life-threatening conditions receive immediate and specialized care.
Additionally, our 8-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is equipped with the latest technology to monitor and manage patients who require intensive medical attention.
Patients can also benefit from the spacious general beds while they recover.