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The hybrid infant warmer design seeks to seamlessly combine kangaroo care (KC, also called skin-to-skin contact) and an external heating method into one device. There are three components which also provide the structure for the three subteams within The Initiative: bassinet, heating pad, and KC carrier. The bassinet houses the heating pad and is the standalone component of the device. The heating pad is the external heating method, and uses a resistive wire to generate heat and a control system to monitor heat output and maintain the system temperature at 37 degrees Celsius. The KC carrier is the wearable component that supports skin-to-skin contact. This component has been mostly developed, and is moving into a more marketing/business focused phase. These three components combine together into a cohesive device that aims to provide continuous warmth from two different heat sources. Through our hybrid infant warmer, we hope to globally eliminate mortality in low birth weight infants and provide families the opportunity to grow and thrive.LEARN MORE ON OUR WEBSITE: http://mheal.engin.umich.edu/theinitiative
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