NICU EQUIPMENTS

Radiant Heat Warmer.

When your baby is transferred to the NICU or SCN, he may be placed in an open warmer, That can function as an open warmer and a An open warmer is an open table that allows easy access to the baby and equipment. The heat comes from a lamp heater above the baby’s mattress.

Photo Therapy Unit.

Bilicure Phototherapy lights are used to treat a condition called jaundice. Jaundice is a condition where too much bilirubin in the blood turns your baby’s skin and the whites of his eyes yellow.If your baby’s bilirubin level rises too high, he’ll be placed under phototherapy lights. These are specially designed lights with wave length 450-460 nm that help break down the bilirubin so it’s easier for your baby’s body to get rid of it. The lights can be applied in different ways including beds, or blankets.Your baby’s eyes will be covered by eye mask to protect them from the lights. Your baby will be undressed to allow as much of the skin as possible to absorb the light rays. The lights won’t burn or harm the skin. If your baby is undergoing phototherapy, you should limit the time you hold him to allow maximum exposure to the lights.

Pulse Oximeter.

Doctroid® pulse oximeter which is also known as an oxygen saturation monitor. This device measures the amount of oxygen in her tissues. The oximeter shines a small red light through your baby’s hand or foot to register the amount of oxygen in the blood. This number is recorded on one of the monitors by your baby’s bed .

Infant vein finder device.

Doctroid® Neonatal Vein Finder is designed to enable medical professionals to perform easy, fast vein access. Doctroid Vein viewer is a handheld, pocket-sized device that enables professionals to quickly find veins for vein puncture and fewer IV access failures so that Vein Viewer access improves their success rate.

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