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Electrocardiogram (ECG) machines
Twenty-three state-of-the-art ECGs are now aiding patients in our Cardiology Integrated Unit (CIU), Stavro Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit and other areas throughout our hospital. An ECG records electrical signals in the heart to show how fast or slow it’s beating.
ECG results can help save lives by informing diagnosis of an irregular heartbeat, as well as a current or previous heart attack. “They’re very modern, functional and easy to operate,” says Wei Wei, Registered Nurse in our CIU.
Rapid fluid infuser
For intensive care patients who have suffered life-threatening blood loss, even small decreases in body temperature can delay recovery and place them at risk for infection. This makes it important to warm intravenous fluids.
A rapid fluid infuser heats blood products and other liquids with precision so they can be administered intravenously, quickly and safely.
Central monitoring system (CMS)
Youth with heart issues, eating disorders, respiratory diseases and other conditions require continuous monitoring. To support this, a new CMS in our Paediatric Inpatient Unit displays vital signs for each patient on the unit. It helps staff intervene quickly when patients’ vitals change significantly.
Orthopaedic surgery tools
If you’ve had a knee replacement, shoulder surgery or any type of orthopaedic surgery to get you moving again, then your surgeon likely used specialized tools such as drills and saws.
Drills efficiently create holes in bone for screws and pins, while saws precisely cut bone to remove damaged or excess tissue.
Anesthesia equipment upgrades
Major abdominal, chest and head surgeries are only possible under general anesthesia, which keeps patients from feeling pain. Our teams use anesthesia machines to deliver a mixture of anesthetic drugs during surgery and to monitor patients’ vital signs.
We have extended the working life of 16 anesthesia machines in our operating rooms and Family Birthing Centre by upgrading their patient monitors and related software.
Support great care by equipping our frontliners with cutting-edge equipment. Donate today.
