Guidance

Infection prevention and control: incubators on neonatal units

Statement reinforcing good infection prevention and control practices for incubator decontamination and handling on neonatal units.

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This guidance is currently under review.

This document sets out to highlight and reinforce general infection prevention and control (IPC) principles to be used in combination with local guidance and manufacturer바카라 사이트™s instructions when decontaminating and handling incubators in neonatal units during and after patient use.

It is for people responsible for setting and maintaining standards of IPC within neonatal care.

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Published 20 April 2022
Last updated 2 June 2025 show all updates
  1. Updated references 2 and 3.

  2. Updated information on cleaning the humidifier.

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