NORTH BATTLEFORD — A goal of $125,000 has been set by the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation for it's "Every Minute Matters" campaign to purchase equipment for the BUH Emergency Department.
“Some of the equipment to be purchased is brand new technology for BUH," says Leanne Ducommun, BUH Foundation executive director.
The goal of the campaign is to purchase two new LifePak 15 monitors/defibrillators to replace units that have reached their end of life. This equipment monitors patients’ vital signs and cardiac rhythms, indicating if there are signs of distress and if life-saving intervention is required. The campaign will see the replacement of the current bladder scanner that has also reached end of life.
New technology to be introduced to BUH includes a trauma imaging stretcher. The stretcher reduces the need to have patients move from a stretcher during diagnostic imaging procedures. It features digital detector plates placed within the stretcher, eliminating the need to physically transfer patients who are critically ill or unable to be moved.
A LUCAS chest compression system will also be added to the ED. The system provides CPR compressions at the exact depth, speed and time required to help provide the best outcomes for patients.
“We are very grateful for the foundation for helping to fund the equipment that is so important for the care given within the ED. Know that your donations do make a difference and help us provide the best care possible to our patients,” says Lauren Stade, BUH manager of Clinical Services (emergency, ambulatory care, intensive care, respiratory therapy).
The ED at BUH has approximately 25,000 visits every year, ranging from victims of trauma, patients suffering cardiac and respiratory distress, children who have broken bones or any other type of emergency situation that may occur.
Donors may contribute towards the “Every Minute Matters” capital campaign at any time. Momentum for the campaign will pick up during the seventh annual “On Air: for Healthcare” radio-thon, taking place Friday, May 13, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
