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Construction of a Low-cost Mobile Incubator for Field and Laboratory Use

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Temperature variations within and between incubators-a prospective, observational study.

Meredith W Walker¹, Julia M Butler, H Lee Higdon

¹Greenville Health System, Medical Experience Academy, Greenville, SC, USA.

Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics

|October 23, 2013

Summary

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Incubator temperature variations were found within and between units, even when set to the same temperature. This highlights the need for ART laboratories to monitor incubator consistency for optimal outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
Laboratory Science
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Incubators are critical for maintaining stable environments in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) laboratories.
Consistent temperature is essential for optimal embryo development and successful outcomes.
Previous studies have not extensively documented temperature variations within and between specific incubator models used in ART.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate and quantify temperature variations within and between incubators used in an ART laboratory.
To assess the impact of incubator placement (shelf position, front-to-back) on internal temperature stability.

Main Methods:

A prospective, experimental trial was conducted in a tertiary-care university hospital's ART laboratory.
Temperature measurements were systematically recorded at multiple locations inside and across different incubators.
Data collection involved incubators of the same make and model, all set to 37.0°C.

Main Results:

Significant temperature differences were observed within individual incubators, despite being set to 37.0°C.
Substantial temperature variations were also found between incubators of the same make and model.
Temperatures varied significantly across different shelf levels (top, middle, bottom) and between the front and back sections of the shelves.

Conclusions:

Front-loading incubators exhibit significant internal temperature variations.
ART laboratory personnel must routinely evaluate their incubators for temperature consistency.
Developing protocols to address and manage identified temperature discrepancies is crucial for maintaining experimental integrity and improving ART success rates.