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Heating air from 20 C room temperature to 35 C inside an incubator results in a low degree of humidity with values of less than 20% relative humidity. This must be avoided since it results in dehydration in the entire respiratory tract. Furthermore, the heat conducting ability of air is considerably better when it is humid, so that heat transfer improves. On top of this: humid air prevents water loss by the child. Therefore, relative humidity of the air should be kept above 60%. Our incubator is designed with this in mind and a hygrometer is delivered standard with the kit.
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