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Table 2 Test methods and test results

From: Treatment device for neonatal birth asphyxia related Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy

S.No.

Design criteria to be tested

Method

Result

1

Temperature measurement Accuracy

By measuring the peltier temperature and mattress temperature sensor readings against a digital thermometer

Accurate 93.2%

2

Electrical Safety

The system and mattress are isolated

Isolated system and emergency switch

3

Cost

Component cost

About 8000 Ethiopian Birr (ETB)

4

Portability

Weight measuring

5 KG

5

Easy to use

Operating procedure

30 min training for Physicians