Newborn Support Platform With Elongated Slit for Delayed Cord Clamping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing newborn support devices often require immediate umbilical cord clamping due to the limited ability to accommodate a short umbilical cord, which hinders the implementation of delayed cord clamping, especially for preterm newborns.
Innovation Solution
A newborn support device with an elongated slit in the support platform allows the umbilical cord to pass through, enabling the newborn to be positioned close to the mother with the cord intact, even if it is short, thus facilitating delayed cord clamping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the newborn is placed on the support platform without an elongated slit, then the platform provides stable support, but the umbilical cord cannot pass through and immediate clamping is required
Solution Approach 1:
The support platform is segmented by introducing an elongated slit that divides the platform structure into separate regions. This segmentation allows the umbilical cord to pass through the slit while maintaining the structural integrity and support function of the platform, enabling delayed cord clamping without compromising stability
Solution Approach 2:
The elongated slit acts as an intermediary element within the platform structure. It provides a passage for the umbilical cord to pass through, mediating between the need for platform stability and the requirement for delayed cord clamping, thus resolving the contradiction between operational ease and adaptability
2Reliability
If the umbilical cord is clamped immediately, then the cord can be securely managed, but the newborn loses umbilical venous return and experiences hemodynamic disturbances
Solution Approach 1:
The support platform is designed with the elongated slit in advance, enabling the umbilical cord to be positioned and managed through the slit before clamping occurs. This preliminary structural preparation allows for secure cord management while maintaining umbilical venous return, preventing harmful hemodynamic effects
Solution Approach 2:
The elongated slit serves as an intermediary structure that facilitates secure umbilical cord management without requiring immediate clamping. It provides a stable passage for the cord, allowing healthcare providers to manage the cord reliably while preserving umbilical venous return and avoiding hemodynamic disturbances
3Device complexity
If the support platform does not have an elongated slit, then the structure remains simple, but preterm newborns with short umbilical cords cannot be properly supported
Solution Approach 1:
The platform structure is segmented by adding an elongated slit, which provides a dedicated passage for the umbilical cord. This segmentation enables the platform to adapt to preterm newborns with short umbilical cords by allowing the cord to pass through the slit without stretching or adverse effects, while the overall platform structure remains relatively simple
Solution Approach 2:
The elongated slit is introduced as a localized feature within the platform structure. This local modification provides the necessary adaptability for short umbilical cords without requiring complete redesign of the entire platform. The slit is positioned strategically to allow cord passage while maintaining the overall simplicity and structural integrity of the platform
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AI summary
A newborn support device for supporting a newborn in close proximity to the mother is provided. The newborn support device has a support platform for receiving thereon the newborn in an almost fully supported manner. The platform is provided with an elongated slit which is accessible from a side of the platform and extends through the platform from the top surface to a bottom surface of the platform. The slit enables resuscitation of the newborn on the platform with delayed cord clamping. In another aspect the invention relates to a resuscitation device having resuscitation means connected to such a support device.