Making a big difference to our little patients every single day

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1 Making a big difference to our little patients every single day Tesco & Temple Street Charity Partnership Raising Funds for Life-saving Equipment

2 GC/MS Machine for Metabolic Lab: The Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer for the Metabolic Lab Used to analysis organic acid in urine Used to quickly and reliably diagnose metabolic orders in children Temple Street is the only lab in Ireland to provide this service Facial Nerve Monitor for ENT/Theatre: Replaced a monitor which was over 10 years old Used in major ear surgery to reduce complications 5 Patient Monitors Metabolic Ward: The monitors allow for more efficient and effective monitoring Ensures greater flexibility when moving patients around the ward x5 5 New Trolleys - Day Ward: Day Ward replacing cots with new patient trolleys The use of trolleys is better for transporting patients to and from theatre The trolleys are more comfortable for patients due to improved mattress x5 Replacing a microscope which is over 20 years old will greatly aid surgeons during cleft palate & speech operations

3 6 Patient Monitors Theatre Recovery: Theatre Recovery looks after 8,000 children each year Every child that has an operation & an anaesthetic has to be cared for in Theatre Recovery until the effects of the anaesthetic have worn off The monitors continuously measure patients vital signs e.g. blood pressure, amount of oxygen in the blood and how much carbon dioxide they are exhaling x6 Respiratory Equipment Neonatal Ward: Important equipment which helps our tiniest patients breathe 3 ventilation machines 2 nebuliser kits 1 cardiorespiratory monitor 4 Anaesthetic Patient Monitors ICU Ward: These monitors keep patients safe and comfortable during surgery They monitor heart rhythm, blood pressure, temperature and the patient s level of consciousness x4 Philips Express System Radiology: This piece of equipment offers full patient monitoring for children who come to Temple Street for MRI scans Theatre Recovery looks after 8,000 children each year

4 Diagnostic Equipment for the Ophthalmology Department: Temple Street is the Centre for Excellence and National Centre for Ophthalmology Hospital sees 15,000 outpatients in the Ophthalmology Department per year Replaced equipment between 12 and 25-years-old Technology is always improving and the new devices implement L.E.D. technology which gives better light to aid eye examinations, also devices have become more portable and utilise modern battery technology allowing ophthalmologists to utilise lighter equipment which can be used for longer The new equipment aids in the detection of cataracts and small pupil imaging without obstructions and greatly helps speed up time spent in the clinics for patients New modern equipment benefits patients and their families by assuring them they are receiving the best possible care utilising the latest diagnostic technologies The reliability of new equipment ensures that equipment is less likely to break down which can result in cancelled clinics, resulting in patients returning for tests at a later date New modern equipment will greatly benefit patients and their families by assuring them they are receiving the best possible care utilising the latest diagnostic technologies

5 Zeiss Vario 700 Microscope for Plastic Surgery: Replaced a microscope which was over 20 years old greatly aids surgeons during cleft palate & speech operations In Ireland about 1 in 3 children have required one or more operations to correct speech. The microscope helps to significantly reduce this number, meaning fewer operations for children, less time in hospital and a better quality of life Amino Acid Analyser: Replaced a 15-year-old machine Tests the whole of Ireland for the signs of rare genetic disorders The analyser is used for follow-up testing where a problem is identified and for new-borns who are acutely ill Used in the management of these metabolic disorders tests on a weekly basis those who have a life threatening form of a metabolic disease Tests ensure patients are following their strict diet, which is amended based on lab results Early screening and diagnosis means that the child is put on the correct diet immediately, in some cases a baby is not fed protein until the results come back from the lab If child with a metabolic disease is not diagnosed early it can cause brain damage & disabilities (i.e. PKU) and can be life threatening (i.e. Maple Syrup Urine Disease) 34 B Braun Pump Systems: 34 pump systems purchased for 5 wards x34 This pump is more efficient and effective in administrating fluids and drugs to patients The pump is used by most of the 145,000 patients who walk through the door e.g. fluids for dehydration These new pumps are: Light weight/clear visual displays Easily transportable; patients can receive fluids and drugs whilst being transported to different departments Capable of administering multiple infusions

6 Logiq E R7 Ultrasound System with 3 probes and cart for anaesthesia This high quality state of the art ultrasound system is vital for establishing vascular access safely in infants and premature babies This equipment ensures, A high success rate in inserting central lines Minimum risk of infection, failure or catastrophic complications 2 microscopes, 2 suction machines and 1 patient examination for Ear, Nose and Throat Department A high volume of ear procedures are carried out in the Outpatient Department each year, including suctioning and removal of foreign objects Out of the three examination rooms only one was fully equipped to carry out these ear procedures This new equipment equips a second examination room This new equipment means a reduction in waiting times Hugely positive impact for children with hearing challenges helping with social interaction and speech Out of the three examination rooms only one was fully equipped to carry out these ear procedures

7 Echo Machine Cardiology Department: An Echo Machine takes an ultrasound of the heart s chambers, valves, walls and blood vessels In 2015, 1534 infants and children required ECHO assessment in Temple Street 42% of these assessments are performed on in-patients and many were patients in ICU Replaced a 5-year-old Echo Machine - the only one in the Department of Cardiology The new equipment allows for the continued delivery of reliable ECHO assessments to both in-patients and out-patients attending the hospital Ensures that patients will avoid having to be transferred to another hospital for assessment New equipment will prevent cancelling of appointments in the Cardiac Clinic Replacement of Photographic Equipment: This new Clinical Photography equipment provides higher quality results from wards and A&E and improves quality of images submitted to clinicians Higher quality images allow for more accurate and effective diagnoses and a higher accuracy in tracking a patients progress during treatment For example, departments such as Dermatology would see improvements in recordings as patients respond to medication and on-going procedures Craniofacial and Cleft patients are recorded with greater accuracy during pre and post op photography, which better predicts future outcomes and procedures This upgrade sees the introduction of videography allowing for better recordings of Physio patients and the recording of training videos for patients and staff on drawing blood, cleaning and using equipment at home and preparing food for patients with serious dietary restrictions

8 Cervical Kerrison Roungers for Neurosurgery These instruments are specifically used for cervical and neck surgery and used on patients with Chiari Malformations and spinal tumours These are badly needed fine instruments which will ensure precise resection of the cervical bone resulting in more stability post-operation 3 Resus manikins for CPR training The manikins come in 3 sizes (adult, child and infant) with feedback devices for the purpose of basic life support training in the hospital The use of manikins for training is globally recognised as an effective method of teaching healthcare professionals to deal with emergencies such as respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest and choking Staff undergo annual basic life support training to ensure that any patient, staff member or visitor who collapses in the hospital has high quality basic lifesaving skills administered to increase their chance of survival 36 Weighing Scales 36 new scales purchased as part of a weighing scales replacement programme Recording weight is a vital part of overall patient assessment Many of the weighing scales in the hospital are years old The weight of the patient provides the cornerstone of their hospital treatment It determines the fluid quantities that they received per day All drug dosages are based on recorded body weight Can provide information on the child s level of hydration/dehydration

9 8 Patient Monitors The average age of the eight monitors that need to be replaced is 12 years old It will mean that all of the critical care monitors will be operating on the same platform and fully standardised It will allow patient data to move with the patient if they need to be transferred Replacement of these monitors will allow the staff of Temple Street to deliver the best possible care to little patients who are treated in the hospital The 8 patient monitors purchased will be located in the following critical care areas: Emergency Department St. Michael s C Renal Transplant Monitoring CT Anaesthetic machine monitoring room x8 60 new beds and mattresses for the hospital By purchasing new beds for the hospital, Temple Street can ensure that the most suitable and highest standard of beds are available for the 148,000 patients who come through the doors each year The new beds will increase patient comfort levels whilst they attend Temple Street The improved functionality of the beds will greatly help the hospital staff when attending the needs of the patients The ability to adjust the beds will allow greater movement for the patient and improve the overall experience in terms of mobility Replacement of monitors will allow the hospital staff to deliver the best possible care to our little patients

10 New Surgical System - Theatre Ward The surgical system is used for removing soft or hard tissue and bone during ENT, spinal and cranial surgeries The old system is now obsolete and a new system is needed to allow surgeons to continue their work for many years to come The new system will ensure that procedures will be completed more quickly and efficiently 16 Pumps for Pain Control Department This equipment will ensure good quality pain relief and improve patient safety in the management of pain The pumps will provide data to staff on how much medication (e.g. morphine) was administered to the patient over the previous 24 hours or during treatment Height Adjustable Reclining Sit Bath for Top Flat Ward This bath is used to bathe non-ambulatory patients safely It ensures a safe and comfortable bathing experience for patients The adjustable height and reclining features make it very safe for all patients It is compatible with hoist and hoisting for nonmobile patients There is an integrated disinfection system built in to the bath These new pumps will ensure good quality pain relief and improve patient safety

11 Implementation of phase two of the Pneumatic Tube System A Pneumatic Tube System is used in hospitals for the prompt delivery of drugs, materials and specimens to and from nurse s stations, labs, inpatient and outpatient pharmacies and A&E The extension of phase two to the remaining wards will result in faster turnaround times and will help speed clinical decisions Clinical staff can concentrate on patient treatment rather spend time carrying samples to the laboratory Play equipment for the new Renal and Neurology Outpatient unit Fixed ipads and stands in play area and treatment rooms these will give patients restricted internet access and the option to play games The ipad in the treatment rooms can be used as a distraction method during procedures Bucket chairs these comfortable modern chairs will ensure that patients will have comfortable seating providing necessary support A new table will provide more appropriate sized seating for children and young people to use the fixed ipads or to play board games Bubble tubes and fish tanks will be in the waiting area to create a relaxing and calming area for patients Ipads for Speech and Language Ipads are now used to help patients for a range of speech and language areas such as articulation, assessment, fluency, language It can also be used as a reward and motivation tool

12 Tesco Staff Helping Save Children s Lives The vital equipment purchased with funds raised by Tesco staff has had such a positive and powerful impact on staff, patients and their families we see this every day across the hospital. This life-saving equipment simply couldn t be purchased without your support so thank-you for going the extra mile each and every day to raise funds for the little patients in our hospital; it is greatly appreciated Denise Fitzgerald, CEO, Temple Street Foundation The 8,000 patients who pass through the Operating Department each year greatly benefit from the six patient monitors purchased by funds raised by Tesco staff and their customers. These monitors are located in the Theatre Recovery Room and measure the patient s vital signs such as blood pressure post-surgery. We are so appreciative of the support that Tesco has shown to our hospital and our little patients. Anne O Brien, Operating Department Manager, Theatre Ward Temple Street Children s University Hospital Temple Street, Dublin 1 Logos and details. Phone: info@templestreet.ie