Positioning premature infants is a major challenge in intensive care. Newborn babies in general, but especially premature babies, are less active and often lie in one position. As a result, certain body parts are exposed to increased pressure. As the bones of the skull are still very soft in the first months of life, the head is sensitive to permanent pressure. This is particularly critical for premature babies, as the skull is still softer due to the low maturity at birth. Premature babies often have to be monitored in the hospital for several months and also have to stay in an incubator. Head deformations, such as plagiocephaly, brachycephaly and dolichocephaly, are often the result of unilateral positioning of premature and newborn babies on their sides or backs. In studies, the incidence of head deformations in premature babies is reported to be up to 90 %. With the Medibino Neo positioning system, we provide a solution for pressure-relieving positioning and stabilisation of the mid-head position of premature babies and infants during long hospital stays.
A non-rigid device, usually made of flame retardant fabric and/or polyurethane foam materials, intended to modify the sleeping position/posture of infants to prevent deformational plagiocephaly, a flattening of the back of the skull from a consistent back-sleeping position. It is available in a variety of designs including a wedge-shaped head pillow, a sleeping garment (sleeveless vest) with hooks/Velcro fasteners/nylon zip fasteners and an insertable foam wedge, or a specially designed mattress. This is a reusable device.
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