An overview of recent applications of computational modelling in neonatology.
This paper reviews some of our recent applications of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to model heat and mass transfer problems in neonatology and investigates the major heat and mass-transfer mechanisms taking place in medical devices, such as incubators, radiant warmers and oxygen hoods. It is shown that CFD simulations are very flexible tools that can take into account all modes of heat transfer in assisting neonatal care and improving the design of medical devices.
Wrobel
Luiz C
LC
School of Engineering and Design, Brunel University, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, UK. luiz.wrobel@brunel.ac.uk
Ginalski
Maciej K
MK
Nowak
Andrzej J
AJ
Ingham
Derek B
DB
Fic
Anna M
AM
D001833:Body Temperature Regulation / Q000502:physiology*; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004735:Energy Transfer / Q000502:physiology*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006361:Heating / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007186:Incubators, Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn / Q000502:physiology*; D008954:Models, Biological; D009359:Neonatology / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*