This image was commissioned for a leaflet produced to inform and reassure parents of premature babies. The ventilator allows the child to breathe efficiently while a saturation monitor checks that the oxygen concentration in the bloodstream is satisfactory. ECG monitoring apparatus ensures that the heart rate remains constant. Possibly more pertinent than all the medical equipment is the presence of the child's blanket and teddy bear, showing that comfort is equally important. (Image: Wellcome Photo Library) [NewScientist]