Neonatal Cooler – MiraCradle®

MiraCradle® - Neonate Cooler is an affordable whole body cooling device for neonates or newborns suffering from Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy due to birth asphyxia. MiraCradle can be used as a standalone solution or in combination with radiant warmer. It uses the advanced savE® phase change material (PCM) technology to rapidly induce therapeutic hypothermia.

Did you know the characteristics of an ideal cooling device?

It should induce cooling rapidly to the desired core temperature.
It should maintain the core temperature tightly within the target range.
It should allow re-warming in a slow and controlled manner.
It should be easy to use.
It should require minimal nursing input.
It should not interfere with access to the baby.
Environmental temperature should not affect cooling efficacy.
Safety systems in case of accidental probe displacement.

Five benefits that MiraCradle offers:

Safe

Passive cooling system; does not have any electrical supply near the baby.

Easy to use

Minimal manual supervision required. PCMs can be charged in a normal refrigerator.

Long lasting

The PCMs are designed for repetitive use.

Efficient

Gives precise temperature control.

Economical

Less than 1/5th of the cost of the available electronic devices.

MiraCradle® - Neonate Cooler

A cooling device to induce therapeutic hypothermia among newborns suffering from birth Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE).

MiraCradle consists of four main components:

It is a rotomolded plastic structure which serves as a framework for placing all the other components of MiraCradle^®- Neonate Cooler and also provides insulation to the PCM helping it last for longer hours

This forms the bottom layer of the MiraCradle^®-Neonate cooler. Three units of savE^®FS-29 PCM are placed at the bottom of Cradle. savE^®FS-29 in solid state passively extracts heat from the neonate’s body which is at 37°C thereby inducing and sustaining hypothermia.

This is the middle layer of the device.savE^®FS-21 is used in conjunction with savE^®FS - 29 to quickly bring the temperature of the neonate down to 33°C. It is subsequently removed and savE^®FS – 29 takes over to sustain the temperature for longer hours.

The conduction mattress is a gel bed which provides a smooth surface for the baby to lie on and improves heat transfer between the baby and the PCM.

How to use MiraCradle Training Video

A short training video on how to use MiraCradle - Neonate Cooler. MiraCradle - Neonate Cooler is an affordable whole body cooling device for neonates suffering from HIE. It uses the advanced savE Phase Change Material technology to induce and sustain therapeutic hypothermia for 72 hours.

Introduction to MiraCradle
Phase Change Material
Components of MiraCradle
Operating MiraCraddle Rewarming Procedure
MiraCradle in Clinical Practice

Phase Changing Material for Therapeutic Hypothermia in Neonates with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy – A Multi-centric Study Thomas at al,

Using phase changing material based cooling device and a standard protocol, it was feasible and safe to provide therapeutic hypothermia to asphyxiated neonates across different neonatal units in India. Maintenance of target temperature was comparable to standard servo-controlled equipment.

Phase Changing Material: An Alternative Method for Cooling Babies with Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy Thomas at al.

PCM provides a low cost and effective method to maintain therapeutic hypothermia. However, careful monitoring is required during induction and the rewarming phase to avoid hypothermia outside the therapeutic range.

Interview: Dr. Bogale Worku - Cooling Therapy

Cooling Therapy Video

Dr. Bogale Worku (Professor of Pediatrics and Child Health, Executive Director of the Ethiopian Pediatrics Society) explains the importance of cooling therapy.