Vibration in metal and non-metal incubators
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Youngblut, JM, Lewandowski, W, Casper, GR et al. (1994). Vibration in metal and non-metal incubators
. Biomedical Instrumentation and Technology, 28(6), 476-480.
Youngblut, JM, Lewandowski, W, Casper, GR et al. (1994). Vibration in metal and non-metal incubators
. Biomedical Instrumentation and Technology, 28(6), 476-480.
The purpose of this study was to determine the amount of vibration transmitted to the surface of an incubator mattress. Empty incubators with metal (n = 12) and non-metal (n = 12) bases were monitored for vibration levels when the incubators were turned 'off' and when they were turned 'on.' High levels of low-frequency vibration were detected in both types of incubators in both conditions. The metal incubators transmitted significantly less vibration to the mattress than did the non-metal incubators at several frequencies in the 'off,' the 'on,' and the 'adjusted' conditions. These results suggest that infant experience significant whole-body vibration while lying in incubators.
