Smart Incubator for Preterm Neonatal Using Kangaroo Mother Care

Kangaroo mother care is an apparatus that provides closed and controlled environmental for the preterm babies. A Preterm birth is commonly defined as any birth base 37 weeks completed weeks of gestation period. This paper deals with cost effective design of incubator that monitors parameters like pulse rate, temperature, humidity, child security and the readings will be continuously displayed In the LED screen and also monitoring the details to the corresponding doctor, nurse and parents by using GSM. The power failure problem is also eliminated by using solar panel. We also intimate the parents about feeding time, dressing time, ear check, eye check. But many of the existing system does not mentioned about above problem and have adopted only with humidity and temperature and also by manual control. So the main objective of this research is to overcome drawbacks and provide eco friendly service to all common people.

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Prenatal Nutritional Strategies to Reduce the Risk of Preterm Birth

Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism ◽

10.1159/000509901 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Karen Patricia Best ◽

Judith Gomersall ◽

Maria Makrides

Keyword(s):

Preterm Birth ◽

Large Scale ◽

Cochrane Review ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Omega 3 ◽

Promising Alternative ◽

Nutritional Interventions ◽

Dietary Nutrients ◽

Preterm Babies ◽

Nutritional Strategies

Worldwide, around 15 million preterm babies are born annually, and despite intensive research, the specific mechanisms triggering preterm birth (PTB) remain unclear. Cost-effective primary prevention strategies to reduce PTB are required, and nutritional interventions offer a promising alternative. Nutrients contribute to a variety of mechanisms that are potentially important to preterm delivery, such as infection, inflammation, oxidative stress, and muscle contractility. Several observational studies have explored the association between dietary nutrients and/or dietary patterns and PTB, often with contrasting results. Randomized trial evidence on the effects of supplementation with zinc, multiple micronutrients (iron and folic acid), and vitamin D is promising; however, results are inconsistent, and many studies are not adequately powered for outcomes of PTB. Large-scale clinical trials with PTB as the primary outcome are needed before any firm conclusions can be drawn for these nutrients. The strongest evidence to date for a nutritional solution exists for omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs), key nutrients in fish. In 2018, a Cochrane Review (including 70 studies) showed that prenatal supplementation with omega-3 LCPUFAs reduced the risk of PTB and early PTB (EPTB) compared with no omega-3 supplementation. However, the largest trial of omega-3 supplementation in pregnancy, the Omega-3 to Reduce the Incidence of Prematurity (ORIP) trial (<i>n</i> = 5,544), showed no reduction in EPTB and a reduction in PTB only in a prespecified analysis of singleton pregnancies. Exploratory analyses from the ORIP trial found that women with low baseline total omega-3 status were at higher risk of EPTB, and that this risk was substantially reduced with omega-3 supplementation. In contrast, women with replete or high baseline total omega-3 status were already at low risk of EPTB and additional omega-3 supplementation increased the risk of EPTB compared to control. These findings suggest that determining an individual woman’s PUFA status may be the most precise way to inform recommendations to reduce her risk of PTB.

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Maternal Experiences of Home-based Kangaroo Mother Care Following Discharge from a Rural-Urban Health Facility, Nsawam Government Hospital, Ghana

Asian Journal of Pediatric Research ◽

10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430226 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 77-88

Author(s):

Patricia Cyriaano ◽

Ani-Amponsah, Mary ◽

Richardson Doris ◽

Acquah Hannah ◽

Dzigbordi Kpikpitse ◽

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Keyword(s):

Preterm Birth ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Preterm Births ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Study Data ◽

Kangaroo Mother Care ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Government Hospital ◽

Home Based ◽

At Home

Background: Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of child mortality worldwide and Sub-Saharan Africa is disproportionately affected. Inadequate access to cost-effective interventions in most poor resource areas threatens to increase preterm birth related mortalities. Kangaroo mother care has proven to be a cost-effective intervention and has reduced death as a result of complications of PTB by half. Purpose: This study therefore sought to explore and document the experiences of mothers regarding KMC following discharge from Nsawam Government Hospital. Methods: An exploratory descriptive design was used to collect data from mothers who had preterm births and their experiences of practicing kangaroo mother care at home. Fourteen participants in the Nsawam municipality were purposively selected to participate in the study. Data was analyzed using inductive thematic analyses. Findings: The findings of the study indicated that mothers are encouraged to practice KMC based on the benefits of KMC like provision of warmth, bonding and improvement in growth and development. The study also indicated that support systems available to mothers at home included family, churches, community and healthcare providers. Recommendations: The study recommended that; proper follow-up care should be undertaken by clinicians on mothers practicing KMC especially in their respective home environment to ensure adherence KMC practice experiences in the home.

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Cost-effective Design of Pulse Oximeter using a Recycled SPO2 Sensor and Arduino Microcontroller

2020 International Conference on Computer, Control, Electrical, and Electronics Engineering (ICCCEEE) ◽

10.1109/iccceee49695.2021.9429681 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

MohamedAli K. Altayeb ◽

Alwaleed Abdelrahman ◽

Mohamed A. Bashir ◽

Omer A. Bashir

Keyword(s):

Pulse Oximeter ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Arduino Microcontroller ◽

Effective Design

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Price structures for electricity supply and potential consequences for building services systems

Building Services Engineering Research and Technology ◽

10.1177/0143624421990814 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 014362442199081

Author(s):

Roger Hitchin

Keyword(s):

Cost Effective ◽

Building Design ◽

Electricity Supply ◽

Cooling Systems ◽

Price Structure ◽

Heating And Cooling ◽

Future System ◽

The Cost ◽

Supply Systems ◽

Effective Design

Policies to reduce carbon emissions are leading to substantial changes in the demand for electricity and to the structure of electricity supply systems, which will alter the cost structure of electricity supply. This can be expected to result in corresponding changes to the price structure faced by customers. This note is an initial exploration of how possible new price structures may impact on HVAC system and building design and use. Changes in the price structure of electricity supply (separately from changes in price levels) can significantly affect the cost-effective design and operation of building services systems; especially of heating and cooling systems. The nature and implications of these changes can have important implications for future system design and operation.

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