141 results about "Newborn infant" patented technology

A periumbilical infant ECG sensor for measuring the heartbeat of a newborn infant. The ECG sensor also preferably includes an SAO2 sensor for measuring the oxygen saturation level of the infant's haemoglobin. The ECG sensor is fastenable about the stub of the infant's umbilical cord. The ECG sensor is preferably connected to an electronics module housed in a cavity of an umbilical cord clamp. The electronics module has a power source for supplying power to the ECG sensor and the SAO2 sensor and a transceiver for wirelessly transmitting the ECG and SAO2 signals to a monitoring station.

Disclosed are newborn infant formulas comprising fat, carbohydrate, and from 0.5 to 2.5 g of protein per 100 ml of formula, wherein the formula has a caloric density of from 25 to 50 kcal per 100 ml of formula. Also disclosed are methods of administering the infant formulas to provide newborns with optimal nutrition, to reduce the occurrence or extent of insulin resistance in an individual later in life, to reduce the occurrence or extent of atherosclerosis or coronary artery disease in an individual later in life, or combinations thereof, by feeding newborn infants the newborn infant formula described herein.

A swaddling blanket for infants, particularly newborn infants, and more particularly for premature infants, comprises an inner blanket and an outer blanket. Each of the inner and outer blankets comprises three flap members such that when all three flap members of the inner blanket, and all three flap members of the outer blanket, are folded over the infant, the infant is comfortably enclosed within six blanket layers in order to provide the infant with the requisite amount of warmth. The baby is also placed upon a support cushion effectively built into the swaddling blanket such that the baby's head, neck, and spinal regions are adequately supported.

Disclosed are newborn infant formulas comprising fat, carbohydrate, and from 0.5 to 2.5 g of protein per 100 ml of formula, wherein the formula has a caloric density of from 25 to 50 kcal per 100 ml of formula. Also disclosed are methods of administering the infant formulas to provide newborns with optimal nutrition, to reduce the occurrence or extent of insulin resistance in an individual later in life, to reduce the occurrence or extent of atherosclerosis or coronary artery disease in an individual later in life, or combinations thereof, by feeding newborn infants the newborn infant formula described herein.

The present invention provides a suction sequence which is considered to produce advantageous results, particularly for mothers with newborn infants. The sequence comprises a process of stimulation, expression, and pausing to closely mimic a newborn's sucking pattern.

A swaddling blanket for infants, particularly newborn infants, and more particularly for premature infants, comprises an inner blanket and an outer blanket. Each of the inner and outer blankets comprises three flap members such that when all three flap members of the inner blanket, and all three flap members of the outer blanket, are folded over the infant, the infant is comfortably enclosed within six blanket layers in order to provide the infant with the requisite amount of warmth. The baby is also placed upon a support cushion effectively built into the swaddling blanket such that the baby's head, neck, and spinal regions are adequately supported.

A hood with a double wall portion or wall adapter for a thermotherapy device. The wall adapter works with the hood in such thermotherapy devices to lower that part of the body heat of the premature or newborn infant lost due to radiation to the cooler hood. The construction avoids inter alia problems relating to water of condensation being formed, which may drop off. The double wall portion or wall adapter is arranged on the outside of a hood portion of the hood (1). The wall adapter (2) is fastened to the hood part (1) from the outside in a simple manner. A connection structure (5) provides for connection or locking of the wall adapter (2) at the hood (1). A seal (3) extends around the wall element of the wall adapter (2) to enclose an intermediate space between the wall adapter and (2) and the hood (1).

The invention relates to an obstetrics and gynecology department hospital bed, in particular to an obstetrics and gynecology department hospital bed provided with a baby crib for the obstetrics and gynecology department, and achieves the technical purpose of providing the obstetrics and gynecology department hospital bed provided with the baby crib capable of being provided with the baby crib andconveniently utilized by a pregnant woman and an infant. To achieve the technical purpose, the obstetrics and gynecology department hospital bed provided with the baby crib for the obstetrics and gynecology department comprises a hospital bed body and the like; a first bed plate is connected to the inside of the upper portion of the hospital bed body, a placing mechanism is arranged at the left side of the hospital bed, and an infant bed mechanism is arranged at the left side of the upper portion of the hospital bed. The obstetrics and gynecology department hospital bed provided with the babycrib for the obstetrics and gynecology department is provided with the placing mechanism, does not need to occupy a too large space and can be conveniently utilized by a user; the hospital bed is provided with the infant bed mechanism and can conveniently place a newborn infant; the hospital bed is provided with a swing plate and can tenderly swing the infant so that the emotion of the infant canbe relaxed.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising IgY antibodies against at least two different fungi, the use of the composition for the preparation of a pharmaceutical especially for prophylaxis and / or therapy of all kinds of fungal infections, such as conditions caused by organisms belonging to the Candida genus or Aspergillus genus, especially of fungi that are less sensitive to antimycotica and a diagnotstic method using the IgY antibodies. Further it relates to immunisation of birds with a combination of at least two different species of fungi to the Candida genus or Aspergillus genus and a diagnostic method for fungi. It also relates to relates to a novel method for treatment and / or prophylaxis of fungal infections, especially infections by fungi which have lowered sensitivity or resistance to antimycotics. The method is both safe and effective. This is achieved by using IgY directed against fungi, in particular against Candida species, which have a lowered sensitivity or resistance against antimycotics. The specific IgY has been obtained by hyper immunising birds with one or several fungi as antigen in order to stimulate the production of immune globulins (IgY) against such fungi. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical product from eggs of birds containing immune globulin or a fragment thereof, which can be combined with other preparations, nutritients or pharmaceuticals for simultaneous, separate or sequential use in the prophylaxis or therapy of gastrointestinal infections in newborn infants.

One aspect of the present invention relates to the use of an estrogen in the treatment of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) in a newborn infant, said treatment comprising administering an effective amount of estrogen to said newborn infant within 7 days after birth. The present treatment offers the advantage that estrogens can be administered using non-invasive modes of administration, e.g. oral or rectal administration. Other aspects of the present invention relate to a suppository for use in newborn infants comprising at least 1 μg of estrogen and to an oral applicator comprising a container holding an aqueous liquid containing micronised estetrol and a metering dispenser for metering the liquid into the oral cavity of a newborn infant.

A trunk houses an infant outfit and infant blanket appointed to clothe and swaddle a newborn infant on the momentous journey home from the hospital. Also included by the container are a plurality of cards adapted for documenting the joyous journey. The infant outfit, infant blanket, and cards are safely stored and displayed within the container. A memorabilia system and method are thereby provided for memorializing and commemorating the infant's first journey home from the hospital. The memorabilia system and method are operable to accommodate at least five generations of infant home journeys.

In order to increase the effectiveness and popularity of the kangaroo care method (skin-to-skin and breastfeeding with newborn baby) in developing countries, especially in order to save and protect weakened babies, the present invention relates to a straightforward, inexpensive solution for facilitating and encouraging this practice; a light, soft, comfortable, flexible garment that allows a baby to be held in a skin-to-skin manner for a long period of time, safely and leaving the hands free, thanks to a built-in, seamless seat, inter alia. As the garment can be used as an undergarment and is one-size-fits-all, it is easier for humanitarian and medical organizations to distribute, and more acceptable according to the cultural and religious criteria governing dress in most developing countries.