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Gaston02 · Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Posts: 10

Sometimes it's the simplest of medical inventions that save millions of lives. Meet inventors Jane Chen and Rajan Patel, and their innovative infant warmer.

Every year 20 million babies are born premature. They struggle to survive because they can't regulate their body temperature and they don't have enough fat on their tiny bodies to keep warm.

Approximately 14% of babies born are considered low birth weight, but these babies account for 60-80% of neonatal deaths.

The solution is to keep premature babies warm but an incubator costs $20,000 and requires electricity which is difficult to find in developing countries, particularly in rural areas.

Parents resort to drastic solutions to keep their babies warm. They attach hot water bottles to them or place them under light bulbs, which is not only ineffective but unsafe. As a result, 4 million premature babies die each year. Two-thirds of deaths occur in ten countries and 40% of those occur in India.

Those that survive endure severe long term health problems (diabetes, heart disease, mental dysfunction) because they're battling hypothermia instead of growing.

To solve this problem Jane and Rajan, graduates of Stanford University, created an ingeniously simple, portable, reusable infant incubator that requires no electricity and costs less than thirty dollars.

It is safe and intuitive to use. It has no moving parts and can be easily sterilized. It looks like a tiny sleeping bag but it's design is very clever.

It has a pouch that contains a "phase-change wax material" that radiates heat throughout the insulation at a temperature of 37 degrees Celius (98 F) - the temperature critical for the child's survival.

The pouch is removed from the insulated blanket and activated by placing it in hot water for 15 minutes. It's then placed into the blanket.

The phase-change material maintains a constant temperature for 4 hours by absorbing heat if the baby gets too hot, and giving heat if the baby gets too cold.
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felisterjack · Joined: 19 Jan 2013 Posts: 10

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sonander · Joined: 22 Jan 2013 Posts: 10

When it comes to warmth, Baby's feet are no different from yours or mine. Being furthest from the heart, they seem most susceptible to losing warmth.
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cleonelpidio · Joined: 24 Jan 2013 Posts: 10

Infant Heel Warmer is a chemical heat pack designed to boost the infant's blood circulation in the sole and heel area.
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monroecletis · Joined: 30 Jan 2013 Posts: 10

Infant Heel Warmer is a chemical heat pack designed to boost the infant's blood circulation in the sole and heel area.
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johnbostonn · Joined: 02 Feb 2013 Posts: 9

Infant heel warmer is a chemical heat pack designed to boost the infant's blood circulation in the sole and heel area. It is frequently used by caregivers to facilitate collection of blood sample with the help of heel stick.
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galemack · Joined: 14 Feb 2013 Posts: 10

A sleeping infant, who might otherwise sleep through a diaper change, can be easily awakened by the coldness of a wipe on her bottom.
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andecolink · Joined: 18 Feb 2013 Posts: 10

A car seat warmer keeps you warm and comfortable even in bitterly cold and chilling conditions. It is a useful accessory for all car users. It can be plugged into the car's cigarette lighter and usually has an adapter cord of 12 V for this purpose. The car seat warmer takes only a few seconds to warm up. It is ideal for cars that take some time for warming up.
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leonjewell · Joined: 19 Feb 2013 Posts: 10

Hypothermia, or dropping body temperature, is common in infants in hospitals.
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ubest · Joined: 22 Feb 2013 Posts: 10

Hypothermia, or dropping body temperature, is common in infants in hospitals. Anesthesia, frigid operating rooms and the administration of cold intravenous fluids all contribute to a lower body temperature.
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mikedillon · Joined: 09 Mar 2013 Posts: 10

Aside from making patients uncomfortable, hypothermia is dangerous if left untreated and can cause cardiac dysfunction, blood-clotting trouble and a suppressed immune system. If a newborn's temperature falls below normal, the Bair Hugger forced-heat blanket system can bring a baby's temperature back to a safer level.
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benedictbrent · Joined: 12 Mar 2013 Posts: 10

Place the wipe warmer on a stable, flat surface. A secure location prevents spilling of heated water near the electrical cord or your baby. If your changing table is smaller, move the wipe warmer onto a separate surface where the baby can't accidentally knock it onto the floor.
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crawfordstuart · Joined: 13 Mar 2013 Posts: 10

Insert the flange end at a 45-degree angle into the groove of the blower outlet on the warming unit. Find the blower outlet on the machine's left side, toward its top.
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jodilynnhjy · Joined: 22 Mar 2013 Posts: 9

Feeding your baby with a hygienic diet is always important. Choosing bottle warmers for this purpose will ensure that your infant is nurtured with the best healthcare. Remember that kids are more prone to viral attacks than elders.
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kathryncristal · Joined: 25 Mar 2013 Posts: 10

Aside from making patients uncomfortable, hypothermia is dangerous if left untreated and can cause cardiac dysfunction, blood-clotting trouble and a suppressed immune system.
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