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 less trauma to the young and frail breathing system. What is more, it is safe to use on even the smallest newborns. We aim to provide medical staff with equipment which can be used to 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 key in providing care and treatment.
In 2016 we introduced HFNC treatment. Vapotherm devices allow medical professionals to provide a careful, precise, and effective care for some of the less serious cases of breathing problems. What is more important, the devices are lightweight and are not an obstacle when it comes 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 which 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:
325 neonatal wards across the country received devices from the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation. We bought and donated the following equipment:
554 Inflanto Flow machines, including 166 incubators equipped in Infant Flow devices
119 high-flow nasal cannula machines
36 medical ventilators with AveaClio oxygen flow regulation
We have summed up the 57th Open Tender, where we focused on the purchase of medical equipment for children's heart surgery and anesthesiology. We bought 242 medical devices, which will be donated to hospitals in 23 cities across the country.
Neonatal ICU ward, where some of the most vulnerable newborns are treated and their condition is closely monitored by doctors and nurses received has been named after our charity. We travelled to Bochnia to meet the staff and congratulate them on their work and commitment.
Jelenia Góra, Sosnowiec, and Kielce - three new towns in Lower Silesian voivodeship boast roundabouts named in honour of our charity, commemorating local activists involved in our fundraising work and medics who use the equipment we provide.
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity is gearing up to hold another Open Tender and buy highly specialized medical equipment for children's heart surgery and devices for anesthesiology, Our charity aims to buy equipment for public hospitals nationwide. The funds used to buy equipment have been raised at Grand Finale 2020.
