Equipment
One of the main aims of the Appeal is to provide state-of-the-art equipment for diagnosis and treatment.
Here are just a few examples of equipment for children’s services and the approximate cost:
Approximate Cost |
Equipment |
£1,000,000 |
MRI Scanner |
£500,000 |
Gamma Camera RoomEquipment |
£250,000 |
Five Slave StackSystems |
£100,000 |
Eight HaemodialysisMachines |
£50,000 |
X-Ray Control Console |
£40,000 |
Neonatal Treatment Laser |
£20,000 |
Ventilator |
£15,000 |
Tom ThumbResuscitator |
£6,000 |
Foetal Monitor withIntegral Trolley |
£4,000 |
Infant Warmer System |
£2,000 |
Bair HuggingWarmer Unit |
£1,000 |
Projector Sensory Light |
Want to know more?
If you are interested in fundraising for a specific piece of equipment then please contact a member of the Appeal team on (0161) 276 4522. In the meantime you will find a little more information on some of the equipment below.
Treatment Laser (Neonatal) -This is used to treat Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). This is a condition that can affect the development of blood vessels within the retina and is more common in infants with a gestational age of less than 28 weeks. Failure to treat this condition can lead to visual impairment or blindness.
Infant Warmer System – This costs approximately £4,000 and helps staff to manage the transfer of neonates from an incubator to a cot by controlling the temperature of the cot with a thermostat and alarm. The heat is provided through a heated pad which is safely under a gel mattress.