Policy NN.07.23 Neonatal Program Policy & Procedure Manual Effective Date: 29-Oct-2015
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1. Obtain milk from fridge and initiate warming
procedure as soon as possible
Fresh milk can be fed immediately to infant as it
is at body temperature
Prevention of additive degradation and to
secure nutrition viability ideal milk temperature
is 32-370
To ensure final temperature of milk after
warming remains between 32-370:
oTake milk from fridge and put
immediately into warmer
oMinimally handle milk after taking it out
of the fridge (e.g. do not leave on
counter or hold in hand)
o*NB –if left at room temperature or held
in hand this will quickly change the
starting temperature of the milk resulting
in warmer final temperature which may
be above 37 degrees.*
2. Press enter to confirm “warm” mode
The warmer is set to default to warm mode when
turned on and displayed in screen
3. Select the milk starting temperature:
Refrigerated, Room or Frozen and press
enter
If milk starting temperature is not chosen the
warmer defaults to refrigerate start temperature
4. Select volume of milk by using arrow keys and
press enter
5. Press start to confirm flashing information on
screen is correct for completion time
If information is incorrect press the stop button and
go back to step 2 to correctly program the warmer
6. Note cycle time and total elapsed time on the
display screen
7. When warming is complete the warmer will
make an audible noise and visual indicator will
flash green
Visual indictor will flash green continuously
Audible noise will chime every 5 minutes if not
muted
8. When warming cycle is completed the
automatic holding cycle starts for up to 30
minutes
30 minute holding cycle allows milk remain at
desired temperature prior to feeding
If lid or syringe is removed during the holding
cycle the unit will pause for 60 seconds and the
visual indicator will flash orange
Before 60 seconds syringe or lid can be placed
back but start button must be pressed
If 60 seconds is exceeded the unit will stop and
reset
9. At end of 30 minute holding cycle the warmer
will turn off automatically
