Baby Incubator

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical device
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:Neonatal_Incubator
gptkb:Infant_Incubator
gptkbp:component Mattress
Transparent enclosure
Access ports
Humidity control system
Oxygen delivery system
Temperature control system
gptkbp:enables Improved survival rates for preterm infants
Monitoring of vital signs
Reduced risk of hypothermia
gptkbp:firstReleased 1880
gptkbp:foundIn Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Hospitals
gptkbp:hasType Closed incubator
Double-walled incubator
Open incubator
Portable incubator
Transport incubator
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Baby Incubator
gptkbp:improves Infant health outcomes
Survival of low birth weight babies
Thermal stability for infants
gptkbp:introducedIn gptkb:France
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Stéphane_Tarnier
gptkbp:provides Warmth
Humidity control
Oxygen supply
Protection from infection
gptkbp:regulates Air temperature
Humidity
Oxygen concentration
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Infant_warmer
gptkb:Phototherapy_unit
Neonatology
gptkbp:requires Power supply
Sterilization
Regular maintenance
gptkbp:riskFactor Overheating
Oxygen toxicity
Nosocomial infection
gptkbp:subjectOf Medical research
Medical device regulations
Public health initiatives
gptkbp:usedBy Pediatricians
Respiratory therapists
Neonatal nurses
gptkbp:usedFor Providing controlled environment for premature or ill newborns
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Infant_Incubator
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6