This initiative aims to introduce the safest, most modern method of respiratory support to be used to help newborns in neonatal wards across the country. This non-invasive method accounts for minor trauma to the young and frail breathing system. What is more, it is safe to use on even the tiniest newborns. We aim to provide medical staff with equipment that can replace traditional, invasive forms of treatment. Research shows that prematurely born babies struggle to breathe, so safe, non-invasive methods of support, which are safe to use on vulnerable babies, are vital in providing care and treatment.
In 2016 we introduced HFNC treatment. Vapotherm devices allow medical professionals to provide careful, precise, and effective care for some of the less severe cases of breathing problems. More importantly, the devices are lightweight and are not an obstacle to contact between the baby and mother.
We launched this medical initiative in 2003. We decided to provide neonatal clinics at public hospitals in Poland with equipment that can be used to provide non-invasive breathing support to newborns. Each hospital can apply to receive medical devices to be used in non-invasive breathing support. What is more, hospital administrators are obliged to provide us with medical data concerning the cases they treat.
Key numbers:
328 neonatal wards across the country received devices from the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation. We bought and donated the following equipment:
612 nCPAP machines, including 182 incubators equipped with Infant Flow devices
149 high-flow nasal cannula machines HFNC
36 medical ventilators with AveaClio oxygen flow regulation
95 HFO respiratoryoscillating ventilators
29 non-invasive breathing support machines
9 neonatal ventilators
2 devices for delivering nitric oxide
Overall, we have delivered 932 devices within this initiative.
Last week, a training course for candidates certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) and applying to become GOCC instructors took place at the Szadowo-Młyn GOCC Training Centre as part of the "CPR for Schools" educational program.
We wish you lots of strength, faith, and hope to day by day create a world of kindness, friendship, and mutual respect! May we all live in peace and love!
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