Question
Why do premature babies need to stay in an incubator?
Answer
Premature babies, due to their insufficient gestational age, have underdeveloped organs and tissues with weaker functions. Therefore, they need to be kept in an incubator to maintain suitable temperatures and humidity, as well as receive close monitoring and special care. This helps reduce body temperature fluctuations, prevent hypothermia, and also allows for timely detection and management of potential complications such as respiratory distress syndrome and jaundice. Additionally, the incubator provides a sterile environment to reduce the risk of infection. If a premature baby shows abnormal symptoms like skin rashes and vomiting, it may be due to neonatal diseases. Parents should immediately take their child to the hospital for professional medical examination and treatment, never self-treat or use medication without a doctor’s prescription. During the treatment process, parents should closely observe their child’s condition changes, follow the doctor’s instructions, and use medication reasonably to help the child recover quickly.