maintain temperature through radiant warmer

1	Switches on the machine at least 20 minutes prior to the expected time of delivery/arrival of the LBW or Sick Babies.
2	Identifies in the temperature panel that the readings are set as skin temperature  and the air temperature
3	Identifies servo and manual mode switches
4	Sets warmer in manual mode
5	Adjusts the heat output  to: ·         HIGH   : If baby temperature is below 360C ·         MEDIUM : If baby temperature is between 360C – 36.5 0C ·         LOW  : : If baby temperature is between 36.50C – 37.5 0C
6	Switches to servo control mode setting once the temperature of baby is between 36.5 0 C – 37.40 C
7	Places the baby (Baby Doll) on the bassinet. Identifies the correct site (right hypochondrium in supine position) and connects skin probe to the baby’s abdomen with sticking tape.
8	Sets alarm setting. (Set the desired temperature of baby to be maintained between  36.5 0 C – 37.40 C)
9	Ensures that the baby’s head is covered with cap and feet secured in socks and the baby is clothed or covered unless it is necessary for the baby to be naked or partially undressed for observation or for a procedure.
10	Able to respond to alarm immediately, identify the fault and rectify it.
11	Checks the sensor probe regularly so as to ensure that it is in place.