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Operation
Using skin temperature control
Setting values in 35 °C to 37 °C range
1 Press Q] or [T] key until the set value required is
displayed.
Time needed for control to be effective
Differences between the set value and the actual value
for skin temperature are corrected by the temperature of
the air in the incubator which is between a minimum of
28 °C and a maximum of 39 °C.
When the skin temperature required is higher than the
actual temperature (skin too cold), air temperature in the
incubator is increased.
When the skin temperature required is lower than the
actual temperature (skin too warm), the air temperature in
the incubator is decreased.
The length of time during which there is a difference
between the set value and actual value of skin
temperature also has an influence on the control of air
temperature inside the incubator.
The patient's skin temperature can change suddenly, as
a result of feeding or being handled, for instance, so that
deviations of a few tenths of a degree are quite normal.
Therefore:
The value set for skin temperature should not be
changed unless the core temperature needs to be
corrected.
skin temperature air temperature
skin temperature air temperature
Check functioning during operation:
2 Press §) key - the simulated temperature value
should be 36 ±0.1 °C.
Check daily.
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