PRESENTATION ON

“INCUBATOR”

PREPARED BY: SARADA SHRESTHA

Contents

 INTRODUCTION
 DEFINITION
 PURPOSE OF INCUBATOR
 NURSING CARE OF CHILD IN INCUBATOR
BABY INCUBATOR
INTRODUCTION

• An incubator (or isolette) is an apparatus used to maintain

environmental conditions suitable for a neonate (newborn baby).
• It is used in preterm births or for some ill full-term babies.
Definition
 Incubator is an equipment to provide optimal condition
of temperature, humidity and oxygen for survival of
preterm, low birth weight or high risk infants.
PURPOSE OF INCUBATOR

• When they are not maintaining their own temperature with clothing and warping
• When they are acutely unwell and close observation is required.
• When they are at risk of abnormal heat loss
• They have a known infection / or the potential to develop sepsis
• When the baby required transportation.
NURSING CARE OF CHILD IN INCUBATOR

• Pre warned to a temperature appropriate to the infant’s age, size and condition
• Use in Air mode and must always be switched on with the motor running if in use for a
baby.
• Check and record the incubator temperature hourly.
• Position away from draughts or direct sunlight.
NURSING CARE OF CHILD IN INCUBATOR

• Maintain axilla temperature between 36.5 degree C and 37.2 degree C

• Access baby by using the portholes, limit opening of large door as this
interferes with air temperature.
• Position baby utilizing rolled towels / cloth nappies to provide
boundaries that support ‘nesting’ and flexion of limbs but keeping face
clear.
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