Abstract
Thermal support systems for premature infants that are based on skin servocontrol depend on accurate measurement of skin surface temperature. We examined prospectively the effect of probe insulation to alter measured skin temperature in 10 preterm infants. The use of insulated probes resulted in significant alteration in incubator servocontrol, with lower incubator air temperatures and higher skin-to-environment temperature gradients.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 799-801 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatrics |
Volume | 124 |
Issue number | 5 PART 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |