Infant massage increases survival by 30% :
Weight gain ~ 30% survival Infant massage increases survival by 30% Scientifically proven that: Field, T., Preterm infant massage therapy studies: an American approach. Semin Neonatol, 2002. 7: p. 487-494.
Wilcox, A. Birth weight specific mortality. 2001 [cited 2007/2/12/]; Available from: http://eb.niehs.nih.gov/bwt/subcmort.htm. Cognitive development
Physiological development
Sleep/feeding pattern Overall health
6 days early discharge 15 minutes of Infant massage
3 times a day
10 days Improves:
Comforting touch is limited in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) :
Comforting touch is limited in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
The nursing shortage hinders infant massage in hospitals :
The nursing shortage hinders infant massage in hospitals A certified nurse needed to deliver manual infant massage
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Massaging Unit Automated massage integrates in Neonatal ICU (NICU)
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Integrates seamlessly into the NICU environment
Operates inside/outside of a infant incubator
Automatically adjusts massage based on bio-feedback Automated massage integrates in Neonatal ICU (NICU) IP protected;
No Prior Art;
The Automated Infant MassagerBeta Prototype :
The Automated Infant MassagerBeta Prototype Initial mechanical prototype
Connection to Pittsburgh :
Connection to Pittsburgh Carnegie Mellon University Student I currently live in Pittsburgh
Help save a lifewith TLneoCare :
Help save a lifewith TLneoCare