Ickle bits of kit
All monies donated are gifted to Neonatal units in the form of restricted grants – these ensure the monies are used to purchase vitally needed equipment.
We work closely with receiving Units clinical management teams to ensure the equipment bought is actually needed when the grant is issued.
The following equipment is vital to Neonatal care:
Incubator
Typical Cost: £15,000
Function: To isolate the baby and control the temperature and environment
Typical Lifespan: 7 years
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Transport Incubator
Typical Cost: £22,000
Function: Transports babies between Hospitals providing intensive care on the move
Typical Lifespan: 6 years
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Ventilator
Typical Cost: £25,000
Function: Provides oxygen and support whilst the lungs grow and mature
Typical Lifespan: 5 years
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Brain Monitor
Typical Cost: £14,000
Function: Monitors vital brain activity – helps assess brain injuries & monitor seizures
Typical Lifespan: 5 years
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CPAP machine
Typical Cost: £10,000
Function: Maintains continuous air pressure making breathing easier in the first weeks of life
Typical Lifespan: 7 years
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Vital Stats Monitor
Typical Cost: £10,000
Function: Monitors the babies physiological functions, alerting the nurses to problems
Typical Lifespan: 10 years
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Phototherapy lights
Typical Cost: £3,000
Function: Treats jaundice in newborns by breaking down billirubin in the bloodstream.
Typical Lifespan: 10 years
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Infusion Pumps
Typical Cost: £3,000
Function: Administers fluids, medication or nutrients in the small yet regular doses required by the tiniest babies.
Typical Lifespan: 10 years
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Appeals
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in England and Wales under company number: 06831065