Spacelab monitors are the adult
version of the neonatal monitor that was purchased with funds raised by the Friends of the Golden & District Hospital in 2020.
"As anyone who has visited
the emergency department knows, we always check vital signs when you come
up to the triage desk or in by ambulance. When those vital signs are
abnormal and when we are worried that someone is very sick, we monitor
vital signs like heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation continuously."
Dr Meghan Guy is the Chief of Staff at the Golden & District Hospital.
"The layout of the emergency department is such that the staff can't see people on their stretchers, or the monitors beside them, from the nurses' station. The Spacelab monitors connect remotely with a screen at the nurses' station allowing the nurses to keep a much closer eye on the people we are most worried about. We have a couple of these monitors currently however, when we are busy, the nurses need to be able to monitor more people at once so that we can respond quickly when there is a change in their vital signs. We really appreciate the Friends of Golden Hospital for supporting this equipment purchase!"
Will you donate to purchase a couple of Spacelabs?
All donations, large or small, show your appreciation for the staff at our hospital.
To Donate today, click the link below
Keith W Hern, Friend of the Golden & District Hospital
