If the brain of a newborn was exposed to a lack of
oxygene, an enormous risk of motoric and mental
damages exists. Several clinical studies have shown
that a slight drop of body core and brain temperature
reduces this risk considerably.
F. Stephan GmbH has created SPACEWATER,
a warming and cooling unit, which allows for such
a therapy.

Induced, controlled hypothermia
Using the SPACECOAT, a waistcoat which is water
circulated, a therapeutic hypothermia can be induced
on a mature newborn with encephalopathy after a
birth-asphyxia. The objective of this treatment being
the reduction of brain damage occuring after a lack of
oxygene thus decreasing the rates of both morbidity
and mortality.

Controlled supply of warmth
The regulation of temperature represents a problem
for premature infants. The reason for this thermolability
is the relatively large body surface, the lack of
isolation from fatty tissue and the not yet developed
ability to regulate the body temperature. With the use
of SPACEWATER thermal stability can be created
and the body core temperature of the premature or
newborn infant can be regulated to a normal and
energy saving level.

Simple handling
The infant is easily and quickly dressed with the
SPACECOAT. The temperature of the perfusate is
regulated with one single knob. The temperature of
the perfusate and body temperature are clearly displayed
in order to guarantee reliable monitoring thus
rounding off this total concept.