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- Manual of Embryo Culture in Human Assisted Reproduction
- Cambridge Laboratory Manuals in Assisted Reproductive Technology
- Manual of Embryo Culture in Human Assisted Reproduction
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Facilities for Embryo Culture
- Chapter 2 Incubators for Embryo Culture
- Chapter 3 Consumables for the IVF Laboratory
- Chapter 4 Embryo Metabolism and What Does the Embryo Need?
- Chapter 5 Culture Media and Embryo Culture
- Chapter 6 Optimal Handling Techniques for Culture of Human Embryos
- Chapter 7 From Identification to Witnessing
- Chapter 8 Timing of Embryo Culture
- Chapter 9 Time-Lapse Technology
- Chapter 10 Laboratory Monitoring for Embryo Culture
- Chapter 11 Embryo Culture and IVF Offspring Outcome
- Chapter 12 The Changing Culture of Embryo Culture
- Index
- Plate Section (PDF Only)
- References
Chapter 2 - Incubators for Embryo Culture
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 15 April 2021
- Manual of Embryo Culture in Human Assisted Reproduction
- Cambridge Laboratory Manuals in Assisted Reproductive Technology
- Manual of Embryo Culture in Human Assisted Reproduction
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Facilities for Embryo Culture
- Chapter 2 Incubators for Embryo Culture
- Chapter 3 Consumables for the IVF Laboratory
- Chapter 4 Embryo Metabolism and What Does the Embryo Need?
- Chapter 5 Culture Media and Embryo Culture
- Chapter 6 Optimal Handling Techniques for Culture of Human Embryos
- Chapter 7 From Identification to Witnessing
- Chapter 8 Timing of Embryo Culture
- Chapter 9 Time-Lapse Technology
- Chapter 10 Laboratory Monitoring for Embryo Culture
- Chapter 11 Embryo Culture and IVF Offspring Outcome
- Chapter 12 The Changing Culture of Embryo Culture
- Index
- Plate Section (PDF Only)
- References
Summary
Incubators represent the most important piece of equipment in an in vitro fertilization (IVF) laboratory since embryos spend the largest part of their in vitro development within an incubator’s atmosphere. Incubators, together with embryo culture media, are intended to directly and indirectly provide stable physicochemical conditions that best mimic the natural environment in the female reproductive tract. The stability of these conditions significantly influences the success of the IVF program. Modern incubators can be very sophisticated devices that can be upgraded with integrated micro cameras and linked to computer programs. Although the incubator’s technical details may sometimes be difficult to understand, it is important for clinical embryologists to know how to control incubator operation and properly maintain stable physical and hygienic conditions.
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- Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2021