The Van Hemel Incubator is kept as simple as possible. This results in a low cost and ease of maintenance.
In 1983 an extensive scientific study resulted in a list of physical properties which an incubator should satisfy. The Van Hemel incubator was reviewed against these requirements and only minor modifications were advised (like some energy saving recommendations).
In 1988 an inspection was made of 20 hospitals in Uganda and Kenya. This inspection revealed that many incubators with more than 15 years of service were still functioning, even in hospitals where no maintenance whatsoever was applied. A similar review in 2002 showed the same.
900 to 950 grams was repeatedly mentioned as the lowest birth weight for children who were saved. Recorded growth curves for six small prematures in Uganda show the same weight. The growth speed has been compared with six small incubator children from Amsterdam. In the first 14 days, the weight drop is congruent with the children from Amsterdam.
In 1983 an extensive scientific study resulted in a list of physical properties which an incubator should satisfy. The Van Hemel incubator was reviewed against these requirements and only minor modifications were advised (like some energy saving recommendations).
In 1988 an inspection was made of 20 hospitals in Uganda and Kenya. This inspection revealed that many incubators with more than 15 years of service were still functioning, even in hospitals where no maintenance whatsoever was applied. A similar review in 2002 showed the same.
900 to 950 grams was repeatedly mentioned as the lowest birth weight for children who were saved. Recorded growth curves for six small prematures in Uganda show the same weight. The growth speed has been compared with six small incubator children from Amsterdam. In the first 14 days, the weight drop is congruent with the children from Amsterdam.
