A theoretical model of infant incubator dynamics

J Biomech Eng. 1994 Aug;116(3):263-9. doi: 10.1115/1.2895729.

Abstract

A spatially lumped mathematical model was developed and used for a computer simulation of the neonate-incubator system for parametric analysis of the factors that influence neonatal thermo-regulation. The simulation examined the effects of the following parameters: (1) size of the infant; (2) respiratory rate; (3) metabolic rate; (4) heart rate; (5) thermal properties of the mattress; (6) specific heat capacity of the incubator wall; (7) air flow rate; (8) heater control mechanisms.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Air Movements
  • Beds
  • Body Constitution
  • Body Temperature Regulation / physiology*
  • Computer Simulation
  • Equipment Design
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Heart Rate
  • Heating
  • Humans
  • Incubators, Infant*
  • Infant, Newborn / physiology*
  • Models, Theoretical*
  • Respiration
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Thermodynamics