Whiston Hospital - Vapotherm Precision Flow Systems

The Special Care Unit at Whiston Hospital provides intensive care, high dependency and special care to premature and sick new born babies from the Prescot and St Helens area The unit treats over 316 babies needing respiratory support each year.

The Vapotherm Precision Flow System allows precise measurements of temperature controlled flow, oxygen delivery and humidity for pre-term and sick babies in need of respiratory support. The Precision Flow operates without the discomfort of a nasal cannula and gives parents better access to their babies for cuddles and bonding. It also has a built in alarm system to warn staff if it is dislodged or the flow is interrupted. Often babies are dependent on this equipment for several weeks and so the demand for the equipment is high. MedEquip4Kids have agreed to fund 2 Precision Flow systems.

Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust – Phototherapy for Hospital and Home

Ormskirk

Jaundice is common in newborn babies and for healthy full-term babies is often mild and needs no treatment. However, it is more prevalent in sick or premature babies and, when left untreated, can be life-threatening. Phototherapy is usually administered in an incubator while the baby wears only a nappy, so as much skin as possible […]

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Liverpool Women’s Hospital – Breastfeeding Equipment

One of the most effective ways to improve children’s health is to support new mothers to breastfeed their babies. Breastfeeding has lifelong health benefits for babies, protecting them from infections such as gastroenteritis and reducing the risk of diabetes, respiratory disease, hypertension and obesity later in life. However, breastfeeding rates in the UK are among […]

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Tameside Paediatric Accident & Emergency Distraction & Play Equipment

Tameside Paediatric Accident & Emergency Department treats up to 23,000 children per year. Hospitals can be frightening places and when a child is anxious or distressed, it is harder for medical staff to treat them. This can affect the child’s treatment experience and their recovery. MedEquip4Kids have been asked to provide artwork, sensory distraction equipment […]

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