Incubators and Radiant Warmers
NEO 105 delves into the core principles of operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance for neonatal care equipment crucial for thermoregulation. Students will gain a deep understanding of various heating elements, servo-control loops for precise temperature management, and the function and calibration of skin-temperature probes. The curriculum also covers humidity control systems, oxygen delivery integration, and comprehensive alarm mechanisms designed to ensure patient safety. Practical exercises emphasize hands-on component identification, testing, and repair, preparing students to competently service these vital devices in a clinical setting while adhering to safety protocols and quality standards. The course culminates in a capstone project simulating real-world service scenarios.
InstructorJacob CalhounPrerequisites
Course outline
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Syllabus
["Week 1: Introduction to Neonatal Thermoregulation and Equipment Overview","Week 2: Principles of Heat Transfer and Heating Element Technologies","Week 3: Temperature Sensing: Thermistors and RTDs in Probes","Week 4: Lab 1: Heater Circuit Testing and Component Identification","Week 5: Servo Control Systems: Theory and Application in Incubators","Week 6: Servo Control Systems: Application in Radiant Warmers","Week 7: Skin Temperature Probes: Calibration, Testing, and Placement","Week 8: Lab 2 (Midterm Review): Servo Control and Probe Functionality Testing","Week 9: Humidity Control Systems: Principles, Components, and Maintenance","Week 10: Oxygen Delivery Systems Integration and Safety Features","Week 11: Lab 3: Humidity and O2 System Troubleshooting","Week 12: Alarm Systems: Types, Logic, and Troubleshooting","Week 13: Preventive Maintenance Schedules and Performance Verification","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Equipment Assessment and Repair"]