My life in Infant Incubator
Posted in Healhty Baby on Sep 1st, 2007
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After two days in NICU, I was moved into an infant incubator. This machine is a little bit old - the OHMEDA Ohio Care Plus Infant Incubator. Thank to this marvellous creation from Dr. Martin Couney, who is a specialist in the care of prematurely born baby.
I was laid on my tummy to encourage better breathing and sleeping. In this position, I can’t really move much. Just kicking from time to time. The nurse said I shouldn’t make much movement to save energy. Mommy fears the sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which encourages baby to sleep on the back. But she doesn’t need to worry much because I was observed 24 hours daily.
Inside the incubator:
- I was kept warm with constant temperature and a radiant heater that can supply extra heat.
- High humidity prevent water loss from my thin skin.
- I was put into really deep sleep. This will help me grow and develop faster.
- I was protected from infection. Whoever need to touch me must wash their hands first.
I am strong. Life in the comfortable incubator was very short.