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A Simple Design of Sterilizer Equipment for Infant Incubator Using Ultraviolet Germicidal Lamps

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Abstract

The chapter discusses the critical need for effective sterilization of infant incubators to prevent nosocomial infections, which are prevalent in neonatal intensive care units. It introduces a simple yet effective design of a sterilizer equipment using ultraviolet germicidal lamps, controlled by an Arduino Mega 2560 and an IR remote. The equipment is designed to be portable and user-friendly, with a precise irradiation time and a display showing the countdown and hour meter. The study demonstrates the effectiveness of the UV-C lamps in reducing bacterial colonies, including Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus, making it a promising solution for enhancing the safety of infant incubators. The chapter also outlines the hardware and software design, including the wiring diagram and the flowchart of the sterilization process, providing a comprehensive guide for implementation.

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Title
A Simple Design of Sterilizer Equipment for Infant Incubator Using Ultraviolet Germicidal Lamps
Authors
Mamurotun
Indah Nursyamsi Handayani
Nur Hasanah Ahniar
Catharine Bernadette
Copyright Year
2021
Publisher
Springer Singapore
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6926-9_31
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