A radiant warmer is used to keep infant's core temperature stable at 37C°.
NEED FOR WARMING
The core temperature of the human body needs to be kept at a constant temperature of 37 degrees Celsius. Premature infants need to use as little energy as possible in keeping warm or cool, using it for growth instead. If the temperature goes too high or too low, then the organs can be damaged and illness or death can result.
The radiant warmer is used in a number of different situations: to warm a baby directly after birth, to regulate a baby’s temperature during long term care in hospital, to keep the patient warm during or after surgery, to keep a patient warm when they are minimally covered (because they are having a procedure or need to be accessible)
WORKING OF RADIANT WARMER
The patient lies on a bed with the skin exposed. The radiant warmer element is positioned above the patient. The warmer element emits heat radiation, which is absorbed by the patient’s skin and warms the patient. The air around the patient does not need to be warm because the radiant energy is absorbed directly by the skin.
RANGE OF VALUES
34 – 37C° skin temperature
36 – 37C° for core temperature
CONTROL PANEL OF A RADIANT WARMER
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