Patient Safety in NICU
Ensure the safety in a tense environmentNeonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), as a highly sensitive and technologically-driven environment, signals the importance of lack of situation awareness as a cause of mistakes and accidents. Adverse events and near misses resulting from human errors can cause morbidity and, in some cases, lead to permanent disability and death. By design, GE Healthcare solutions may help NICU staff to minimize the errors and mitigate the risks, creating a safe environment in terms of infection control, reduced clinical workload and better caregiver/parents-baby interaction, for patients, parents and professionals.
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Giraffe OmniBed Carestation
The first moments of a baby’s life are filled with joy. Yet, it can also be a time of anxiety for parents and one of intensity for caregivers when a new born requires extr...Giraffe Incubator Carestation
Designed to create a healing environment, combining state-of-the-art technology, innovative design and exceptional thermal performance to help newborns thrive. Part of GE ...Lullaby Warmer
Get a stable, thermoregulated environment and fast, easy access to the baby with a versatile warmer that works in diverse care areas.Panda Warmer ResusView*
Integrated resuscitation solution to deliver the right tools and data for clinical confidence in those vital moments of neonatal resuscitation as per ERC Guidelines.Giraffe Warmer
The Giraffe Warmer helps provide a nurturing, life-sustaining environment that fosters growth and is designed to meet the needs of the NICU patient and clinician.Lullaby Warmer
Get a stable, thermoregulated environment and fast, easy access to the baby with a versatile warmer that works in diverse care areas.Panda Warmer ResusView*
Integrated resuscitation solution to deliver the right tools and data for clinical confidence in those vital moments of neonatal resuscitation as per ERC Guidelines.Giraffe Warmer
The Giraffe Warmer helps provide a nurturing, life-sustaining environment that fosters growth and is designed to meet the needs of the NICU patient and clinician.Lullaby Warmer
Get a stable, thermoregulated environment and fast, easy access to the baby with a versatile warmer that works in diverse care areas.Lullaby LED Phototherapy System
Delivers high-performance, high-intensity phototherapy with whisper-quiet and low-cost operation and 28% faster serum bilirubin breakdown.Giraffe Incubator Carestation
Designed to create a healing environment, combining state-of-the-art technology, innovative design and exceptional thermal performance to help newborns thrive. Part of GE ...Giraffe OmniBed Carestation
The first moments of a baby’s life are filled with joy. Yet, it can also be a time of anxiety for parents and one of intensity for caregivers when a new born requires extr...CARESCAPE ONE Monitor
The CARESCAPE™ ONE transport monitor allows to use the same standardized monitor for all intra-hospital transport needs. It is a FlexAcuity™ solution equipped with smart p...Giraffe Warmer
The Giraffe Warmer helps provide a nurturing, life-sustaining environment that fosters growth and is designed to meet the needs of the NICU patient and clinician.Giraffe Shuttle
The Giraffe Shuttle is a transportable power source that can be attached to the Giraffe Omni bed, Incubator and Warmer. The Shuttle connects to the bed an...CARESCAPE B850 Monitor
Flexibility and scalability. CARESCAPE B850 helps you to provide clinical excellence, to optimize care workflows and to protect your long-term investments.
CARESCAPE* R860 for Neonates
Get an adaptable and flexible solution for your NICU with the CARESCAPE* R860 for Neonates critical care respiratory ventilator.Lullaby LED Phototherapy System
Delivers high-performance, high-intensity phototherapy with whisper-quiet and low-cost operation and 28% faster serum bilirubin breakdown.Giraffe Incubator Carestation
Designed to create a healing environment, combining state-of-the-art technology, innovative design and exceptional thermal performance to help newborns thrive. Part of GE ...Giraffe OmniBed Carestation
The first moments of a baby’s life are filled with joy. Yet, it can also be a time of anxiety for parents and one of intensity for caregivers when a new born requires extr...CARESCAPE ONE Monitor
The CARESCAPE™ ONE transport monitor allows to use the same standardized monitor for all intra-hospital transport needs. It is a FlexAcuity™ solution equipped with smart p...Giraffe Warmer
The Giraffe Warmer helps provide a nurturing, life-sustaining environment that fosters growth and is designed to meet the needs of the NICU patient and clinician.Giraffe Shuttle
The Giraffe Shuttle is a transportable power source that can be attached to the Giraffe Omni bed, Incubator and Warmer. The Shuttle connects to the bed an...CARESCAPE B850 Monitor
Flexibility and scalability. CARESCAPE B850 helps you to provide clinical excellence, to optimize care workflows and to protect your long-term investments.
CARESCAPE* R860 for Neonates
Get an adaptable and flexible solution for your NICU with the CARESCAPE* R860 for Neonates critical care respiratory ventilator.Lullaby LED Phototherapy System
Delivers high-performance, high-intensity phototherapy with whisper-quiet and low-cost operation and 28% faster serum bilirubin breakdown.Giraffe Shuttle
The Giraffe Shuttle is a transportable power source that can be attached to the Giraffe Omni bed, Incubator and Warmer. The Shuttle connects to the bed an...Giraffe Blue Spot PT Lite Phototherapy System
The Giraffe* Blue Spot PT Lite offers high intensity phototherapy for effective treatment of hyperbilirubinemia.BiliSoft 2.0 Phototherapy System
The BiliSoft™ 2.0 Phototherapy System helps provide family-centered care virtually anywhere—in the NICU, pediatrics units, well-baby nurseries, and even at hom...Lullaby LED Phototherapy System
Delivers high-performance, high-intensity phototherapy with whisper-quiet and low-cost operation and 28% faster serum bilirubin breakdown.Giraffe Blue Spot PT Lite Phototherapy System
The Giraffe* Blue Spot PT Lite offers high intensity phototherapy for effective treatment of hyperbilirubinemia.BiliSoft 2.0 Phototherapy System
The BiliSoft™ 2.0 Phototherapy System helps provide family-centered care virtually anywhere—in the NICU, pediatrics units, well-baby nurseries, and even at hom...Lullaby LED Phototherapy System
Delivers high-performance, high-intensity phototherapy with whisper-quiet and low-cost operation and 28% faster serum bilirubin breakdown.Giraffe Blue Spot PT Lite Phototherapy System
The Giraffe* Blue Spot PT Lite offers high intensity phototherapy for effective treatment of hyperbilirubinemia.Novii Wireless Patch System
The Novii ™ Wireless Patch System is a maternal/fetal monitor that noninvasively measures and displays fetal heart rate, maternal heart rate and uterine activity....
Corometrics 170 Series Foetal Monitor
Get the information to make quick, accurate and cost-effective clinical assessments for exceptional obstetric outcomes.Corometrics 250cx Series Maternal and Foetal Monitor
Get comprehensive perinatal monitoring that enables you to efficiently care for both mother and baby.Novii Wireless Patch System
The Novii ™ Wireless Patch System is a maternal/fetal monitor that noninvasively measures and displays fetal heart rate, maternal heart rate and uterine activity....
Corometrics 170 Series Foetal Monitor
Get the information to make quick, accurate and cost-effective clinical assessments for exceptional obstetric outcomes.Corometrics 250cx Series Maternal and Foetal Monitor
Get comprehensive perinatal monitoring that enables you to efficiently care for both mother and baby.Novii Wireless Patch System
The Novii ™ Wireless Patch System is a maternal/fetal monitor that noninvasively measures and displays fetal heart rate, maternal heart rate and uterine activity....
Giraffe Stand-alone Resucitation system
Get the advanced technology and innovative design you needthat help you deliver to delivery neonatal resuscitation therapy quickly and safely.Lullaby Resus Plus
Newborn primary care with clinical excellence, caregiver comfort and safety by design.Giraffe Stand-alone Resucitation system
Get the advanced technology and innovative design you needthat help you deliver to delivery neonatal resuscitation therapy quickly and safely.Lullaby Resus Plus
Newborn primary care with clinical excellence, caregiver comfort and safety by design.Giraffe Stand-alone Resucitation system
Get the advanced technology and innovative design you needthat help you deliver to delivery neonatal resuscitation therapy quickly and safely.Lullaby Resus Plus
Newborn primary care with clinical excellence, caregiver comfort and safety by design.Novii Wireless Patch System
The Novii ™ Wireless Patch System is a maternal/fetal monitor that noninvasively measures and displays fetal heart rate, maternal heart rate and uterine activity....
Corometrics 250cx Series Maternal and Foetal Monitor
Get comprehensive perinatal monitoring that enables you to efficiently care for both mother and baby.Corometrics 170 Series Foetal Monitor
Get the information to make quick, accurate and cost-effective clinical assessments for exceptional obstetric outcomes.Lullaby Warmer
Get a stable, thermoregulated environment and fast, easy access to the baby with a versatile warmer that works in diverse care areas.Giraffe Stand-alone Resucitation system
Get the advanced technology and innovative design you needthat help you deliver to delivery neonatal resuscitation therapy quickly and safely.Giraffe Shuttle
The Giraffe Shuttle is a transportable power source that can be attached to the Giraffe Omni bed, Incubator and Warmer. The Shuttle connects to the bed an...Lullaby Resus Plus
Newborn primary care with clinical excellence, caregiver comfort and safety by design.Novii Wireless Patch System
The Novii ™ Wireless Patch System is a maternal/fetal monitor that noninvasively measures and displays fetal heart rate, maternal heart rate and uterine activity....
Corometrics 250cx Series Maternal and Foetal Monitor
Get comprehensive perinatal monitoring that enables you to efficiently care for both mother and baby.Corometrics 170 Series Foetal Monitor
Get the information to make quick, accurate and cost-effective clinical assessments for exceptional obstetric outcomes.Lullaby Warmer
Get a stable, thermoregulated environment and fast, easy access to the baby with a versatile warmer that works in diverse care areas.Giraffe Stand-alone Resucitation system
Get the advanced technology and innovative design you needthat help you deliver to delivery neonatal resuscitation therapy quickly and safely.Giraffe Shuttle
The Giraffe Shuttle is a transportable power source that can be attached to the Giraffe Omni bed, Incubator and Warmer. The Shuttle connects to the bed an...Lullaby Resus Plus
Newborn primary care with clinical excellence, caregiver comfort and safety by design.CARESCAPE* R860 for Neonates
Get an adaptable and flexible solution for your NICU with the CARESCAPE* R860 for Neonates critical care respiratory ventilator.
Partnership to help ensure every baby has the best start
From 1st of June, 2020, GE Healthcare Maternal Infant Care division and European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants, EFCNI, have officially kicked off the platinum partnership. GE Healthcare and the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants, EFCNI, announce their collaboration to achieve their common goal: Preserving today the potential of tomorrowThermoregulation differences
Evaluating thermoregulation capabilities of newborn hybrid incubators based on technology, testing and track record.
This white paper contains several substantial claims and additional information on the clinical research:
Giraffe OmniBed provides thermal and physiological stability across bed states3, Improvements of at least 15% in clinical outcomes (such as body temperature4, growth velocity, weight stabilization) and offers 0.49 degrees higher temperature during intrahospital transport (Giraffe OmniBed without power)5
3 -M. Gaylord, L. Mefford, J. Stafano, K. Leef, L. Lynam. "An Evaluation of a New Device in Maintaining Thermal and Physiological Homeostasis in Human Newborns". NANN, 2001
2. 4-Kim SM et al. Improved care and growth outcomes by using hybrid humidified incubators in very preterm infant. Pediatrics 125(1), 137-145, 2010 5- F. Loersch, M Schindler, K. Starr of GE Healthcare, J. Moore, L Lynam Bayne. "Risk Factors for intra-hospital transport of newborn patients: A new solution to an old problem". Journal of Neonatal Nursing (2011) 17, 203-214Thermal Protection
Thermal Protection of the Premature Infant
Summary: Where are we now and where should we
Robin B. Dail, PhD, RN, FAAN Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs & Professor University of South Carolina, College of Nursing
This document shows thermal physiology in the premature infant, mechanisms of heat loss, and provide a review of the way we control the thermal environment of the premature infant.
This is an excellent educational piece that addresses key concepts to provide the clinician with guidance for considerations that must be taken when managing individual patient thermal needs.