A child radiant heater is a medical device used to provide newborns with a comfortable thermal area that maintains their body temperature from 36 to 37 degrees, that is, this equipment is a controlled source of radiant heat for newborns and pediatric patients, providing them with infrared energy that produces both penetrating and superficial heat.
This device commonly used in neonatology services provides a warm and appropriate environment for premature or low-weight newborns by helping them maintain their body temperature, since as soon as babies are born, they lose a lot of body heat in the first hours, which can compromise their health status and even endanger their life. Childhood radiant heaters are also used to treat critically ill patients who require constant nursing intervention
Structure of a child radiant heater
A child radiant heater is controlled by a microcontroller. It is commonly structured in 3 blocks, the first is made up of incandescent lamps, diffusers and the heat source which can be ceramic, quartz or infrared light.
On the other hand, there is the control unit, both manual heater and servo controlled control and alarms. Finally, we have the platform, in which the chassis holder of Rx plates, mattress and others are displayed.
How does a child radiant heater work?
A child radiant heater operates by a servo mechanism or servo control, i.e. it is self-regulated according to thermal changes. In these devices heat transfer is generated by thermal radiation; where the heat source is separated from the heat receptor and the heat is transmitted through the air in the form of electromagnetic waves.
The operation of a radiant heater and its structure allows easy access to the child and even directly observe it. And at the same time it provides continuous heat to keep the temperature of the newborn stable. It is important to note that these medical equipment do not have a mechanism to regulate moisture, unlike incubators.
Results of using a child radiant heater
The function of a child radiant heater is to stabilize the temperature (maintain thermal balance) of newborns and help the vital functions of newborns develop smoothly. Among the results obtained from using these radiant heaters we can mention:
- Safe heating of hypothermic newborns.
- Easy and continuous access to unstable newborns without suspending thermal support.
- It is possible to keep the patient in appropriate temperature conditions with a minimum of caloric expenditure on their part.
- You get a temperate climate lacking moisture in the equipment.
What do we offer you in Kalstein?
Kalstein is a company MANUFACTURER of medical equipment of the highest quality and the best technology at the best prices in the market, so you can make your purchase confidently with us, knowing that you have the service and advice of a firm and committed to innovation. In this opportunity we present our Children’s Radiant Heater YR02190. This unit offers the best care with optimal thermoregulation for newborn patients when they are in emergency or in jaundice therapy in open care system. Among its main characteristics we find:
- Pre-heating, manual control and baby skin temperature mode.
- Servo-controlled microprocessor-based temperature system with far infrared heater
- The temperature deviation can be observed and corrected on the front panel for error measurement.
- Self-test function for affirmative security.
- The tilt of the moses can be adjusted.
- Heater head can be adjusted horizontally
- Folding Transparent Protector
- Fall protection function of the skin temperature sensor to prevent overheating
- Audible and visible alarm indications for multiple failures with 3 priorities
- Note that the angle of light can be adjusted
- 40% constant power heating function
- OFF Timer
- RS-232 connector
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