The cots used on the children’s unit are around 13 years old, are worn and need upgrading. Unfortunately, with internal funding in short supply and many competing projects, the hospital are not able to replace them. This year new regulations for cots are being released, so it is expected that the new cots will be designed around childcare and handling and will make a positive difference to the safety and the comfort of the patient. They will be easy to use and maintain, helping to deliver the highest standard of hygiene, and will have special features to care for acutely ill children.
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UHSM Neonatal Unit – Monitoring Equipment
The Neonatal Unit at Wythenshawe Hospital cares for approximately 500 babies each year from across the South Manchester area. Up to 40% of these babies will need additional help with breathing or treating for conditions like jaundice. All babies have their oxygen level and heart rate monitored on admission to the unit. MedEquip4Kids have agreed […]
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Royal Bolton Hospital NNU Special Care – Cardiac Monitor
Royal Bolton Hospital has a level 3 Neonatal Unit which offers the highest level of care available to new born babies.
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3 Jaundice Meters to Liverpool Women’s Hospital
We are fundraising £15,718.33 to support over 6,000 babies per year by providing Liverpool Women’s Hospital with 3 Jaundice Meters (Transcutaneous Bilirubinometers), one for each of their Community Midwife Teams. These handheld devices allow midwives to non-invasively assess newborn babies through the skin, providing instant readings during home visits. This enables immediate identification of babies […]
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“Infections of the central nervous system need urgent and appropriate treatment. Most laboratory methods can take from 24 to 48 hours for diagnosis of bacterial meningitis and three to seven days for diagnosis of viral meningitis or encephalitis. The new equipment will mean we can get results of these tests in around an hour. We’ll be able to inform the clinicians of a positive result, allowing targeted therapy and reassurance to the patients and families. Just as important is the reporting of negative results, which may enable treatment withdrawal and possibly a shorter hospital stay.”
Dr Pradeep Subudhi
Consultant Microbiologist
Royal Bolton Hospital
