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Introduction :
I am Mary Menu
Ekka. 1st year M.sc
nursing student I
am here to present
one of my
Pediatric
demonstration i.e
Demonstration on
radiant warmer.

Lack of attention
to
thermoregulation
continues to be a
cause of
unnecessary deaths
in the neonatal
population.
Maintaining a
stable body
temperature is
essential to ensure
optimal growth. If
temperature is
maintained, caloric
expenditure and
oxygen
consumption
would be minimal.
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Newborn babies,
in particular, the
preterm and the
low birth weight
are exquisitely
predisposed to
hypothermia.

1min Define radiant DEFINITION:

warmers. Radiant warmers are a source that produce radiant heat energy. They Student teacher
also reduce the conductive heat losses by providing a warm Define
define the topic.
microenvironment surrounding the baby. radiant
warmer.
The radiant warmer (also called open care system) was developed as
an ‘open incubator’ that ensures ready access to the baby.

4 mins List the parts of Student teacher What are the

Parts Of Radiant Warmer lists the parts of a
a radiant • Bassinet parts of a
warmer radiant warmer. radiant
For placing the neonate
warmer.
• Quartz rod
Provides radiant heat
• Skin probe
When attached to the baby’s skin, displays skin temperature
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• Control panel
Has a collection of display and control features/knobs
• Heater output display
Indicates how much is the heater output
• Heater output control knobs
For increasing or decreasing the heater output manually
 Temperature selection panel.
Select either set temperature or skin temperature
• Temperature selection knobs.
Select a desired set temperature
• Temperature display
Display temperature as selected, either of the baby’s
skin (via skin probe) or the set temperature
• Mode selector
Selects manual or servo mode.

Types of modes present in radiant warmer:

- Manual mode
- Servo mode

Power consumption is around 750 watts. In good equipment,

temperature stability is usually with an accuracy of ± 0.5°C.
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5mins Explain the Steps for use of warmer Student teacher What are the
steps of using 1. Connect the unit to the mains. Switch it on. explains the steps steps for
the radiant 2. Select manual mode. for using the radiant using the
warmer 3. Select heater output to 100% for sometime to allow quick warmer. radiant
pre-warming of the bassinet covered with linen. warmer.
4. Select servo mode.
5. Select the desired set temperature of baby as 36.5°C.
6. Place the baby on the bassinet.
7. Connect skin probe to the baby’s abdomen with sticking tape.
8. If you want the manual mode to be used, select the desired
heater output.
9. In the manual mode, record baby’s axillary temperature at
30 minutes and then 2 hourly.
10. Respond to alarm immediately. Identify the fault and rectify it.

Application of skin probe

Do’s
1. Prepare the skin using an normal saline to ensure good adhesion
to the skin.
2. Apply probe over the right hypochondrium area in the supine
position.
3. Apply probe to the flank in the prone position.
4. Check sensor probe regularly so as to ensue that it is in
place. Ensure that skin probe is free of contact with bed.
5. Cover probe with a reflective cover pad, if available (foil
covered foam adhesive pad).
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Don”t
1. Do not apply to bruised skin.
2. Do not apply clear plastic dressings over probe.
3. Do not use fingernails to remove skin surface probes.
4. Do not reuse disposable probes.

Use Of Radiant Warmers

• Don’t use the warmer in a cold room. It works best when

the environmental temperature is above 20°C.
• Warmer should be kept in a closed unit area to avoid wany
contact from the outer environment.
• The warmer must be pre-warmed around 20 minutes before
the arrival of the baby or till the set temperature is reached
with less than 50% of total heater output.
• While using the manual mode in a warmer without a
temperature display, record the baby’s temperature
regularly, preferably 2 hourly.
• The manual mode is used for initial preparation of bed for
the baby or when rapid warming of a severely hypothermic
baby has to be done. However, this may be hazardous as
babies may become overheated. Except in the continuous
presence of a nurse who is watching the skin temperature, it
is preferable to use the skin probe with the warmer on
servo-mode.

• Keep checking the hydration level of the infant. I.V fluids

may be admiministered to keep the baby hydrated.
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Disinfection

• When the equipment is in use, all approachable external

surfaces should be cleaned daily with an antiseptic solution
like 2 % bacillocid or gluteraldehyde.

• Spirit or other organic solvents must not be used to clean

the glass side panels or display panel.

• For disinfection of reusable probe, isopropyl alcohol swab

should be used.

• Every seventh day, after shifting the baby to another cot, the
used equipment should be cleaned thoroughly, first by light
detergent solution and then by antiseptic solution.
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Maintenance

• The hospital biomedical engineer must regularly check

equipment but the authorized company engineer must be called
for preventive checks and major breakdowns.
• The control and power units should be calibrated every 4-6
months and thorough servicing .

Complications:
2mis Enlist the Student teacher What are the
• Most common complication arise is extreme hyperthermia.
complication of enlists the possible
This may be due to improper usage or dislodgment of the
a radiant complications of complications
warmer.
sensor probe from the skin. It may also result in death and radiant warmer. that may
permanent neurological damage. occur due to
mishandling?
• Dehydration or loss of water from body may occur during
prolong use of warmer almost 50%to 200%.

• First-degree burns have been attributed to radiant warmer

heating of plastic-lined disposable diapers which were placed
next to the skin for urine collection
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Summary:
I have discussed
about radiant
warmer parts and
uses.

Conclusion :
Therefore I
conclude with the
topic, care of baby
under radiant
warmer. I hope all
have understood
the topic.
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The students may have some knowledge about different types of play.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
Group point of view:
 At the end of the teaching session the group will be able to
 Gain knowledge about radiant warmer.
 Able to perform task independently with the equipment.

Student teacher point of view

 Teach the group effectively
 Realize the effective skills.
 Develop and improve professional efficiency.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
 Define radiant warmer.
 List the parts of a radiant warmer.
 List the types of modes.
 Explain the steps of using the radiant warmer.
 Enlist the complications or radiant warmer.

HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL

 CHILD HEALTH NUSRSING
DEMONSTRATION TEACHING
ON
CARE OF BABY UNDER RADIANT WARMER

SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:

SL NO. SHERLY
MADAM SPECIFIC
THOMAS CONTENT MARY MENU TEACHING
EKKA. AND EVALUATION
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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR M.Sc 1ST LEARNING ACTIVITY
YEAR NURSING STUDENT
COLLEGE OF NURSING
HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
NEW DELHI
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