Humpty s Wish List Helping kids in hospital

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1 Humpty s Wish List Helping kids in hospital The following medical equipment has been requested by some of the 387 hospitals and health service centres that Humpty currently supports. Each item has been assessed and approved by Humpty s Medical Sub-committee to appear on Humpty s Wish List. This wish list is regularly updated. If you have any questions or would like to make a donation please call Humpty on (02) for assistance. We hope you can help grant these vital wishes. Thank you. NEONATALIE RESUSCITATION TRAINING MANIKIN: $1,120 CareFlight, Rescue, NSW This medical manikin will be used to teach health professionals neonatal resuscitation skills during CareFlight s Sick Kids in the Bush workshops. At these workshops, experienced CareFlight clinicians provide advanced paediatric emergency care education for remote health professionals such as Aboriginal Health Practitioners and remote area nurses. The objective is to improve the emergency management of infants and children in remote practice settings and improve health outcomes for paediatric patients. This manikin plays an important part in their training. RAD-5 PULSE OXIMETER WITH SENSOR: $1,760 EACH 9 needed Bankstown/Lidcombe Hospital, Women s & Children s Services, NSW (1) Belmont District Hospital, Emergency Department, NSW (1) Kununurra District Hospital, General Ward, WA (2) Nepean Hospital, Birth Unit, NSW (2) Port Lincoln Hospital, Eyre Ward A, SA (2) Port Lincoln Hospital, Operating Theatres, SA (1) Accurate measurement of a pulse rate, oxygen saturation and blood flow is essential in assessing the current status and treatment implications for paediatric patients. The Rad-5 (handheld) allows nurses to record arterial oxygen levels accurately and efficiently and quickly track any changes. EZ-IO DRILL & EDUCATOR KIT: $1,895 EACH Cooma Hospital & Health Centre, Emergency Department, NSW (1) Perth Children s Hospital, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, WA (1) This power drill kit is an essential piece of resuscitation equipment used to gain vascular access in critically ill children and babies when intravenous access cannot be established. The drill kit is used to place a needle into the bone within 10 seconds, through which life-saving medication and fluids can then be administered. Achieving vascular access is vital to the resuscitation process and has life-saving consequences. The kit also comes with training devices used for staff education and practice of this vital procedure. Page 1

2 AIRVO2 HUMIDIFIER: $2,750 EACH 5 needed Austin Hospital, Emergency Department, VIC (2) Belmont District Hospital, Emergency Department, NSW (1) Coffs Harbour Health Campus, Paediatric Unit, NSW (2) Humidification is important for babies and children suffering from respiratory problems, such as bronchitis, pneumonia and cystic fibrosis. Humidified air and oxygen helps them breathe restfully and clears the chest for ongoing treatment and recovery. ASTODIA DIAPHANOSCOPE: $2,900 EACH 2 Angurugu Health Clinic, Emergency Room, NT (1) Bankstown/Lidcombe Hospital, Women s & Childrens Services, NSW (2) Fiona Stanley Hospital (Perth), Neonatal Unit, WA (1) Gunbalanya Health Centre, Emergency Room, NT (1) Jabiru Health Clinic, Emergency Room, NT (1) Julanimawu Health Centre, Emergency Room, NT (1) Milikapati Health Centre, Emergency Room, NT (1) Minjilang Health Centre, Emergency Room, NT (1) Nauiyu Community Health Centre, Emergency Room, NT (1) Pine Creek Health Clinic, Emergency Room, NT (1) Port Augusta Hospital & Regional Health, Casuarina Ward, SA (2) Robinson River Health Clinic, Emergency Room, NT (1) Sunshine Hospital, Western Health, Emergency Ward, VIC (2) Sutherland Hospital, Maternity/Special Care Nursery, NSW (1) Sutherland Hospital, Emergency Department, NSW (1) Umbakumba Health Centre, Emergency Room, NT (1) Wadeye Health Clinic, Emergency Room, NT (1) Warruwi Health Centre, Emergency Room, NT (1) Woodycupildiya Health Centre, Emergency Room, NT (1) This device uses individual red and yellow wavelengths of light to help diagnose and find veins in patients of all sizes and with veins of different depths. It illuminates small blood vessels and structures filled with air or liquid, deep under the skin s surface, not easily visible in pre-term babies. This allows medical staff to quickly and accurately administer vital medicines without multiple attempts, which is less stressful for the baby. It is particularly useful on darker skin and when the veins are not visible due to dehydration. SYRINGE DRIVER: $2,900 EACH Port Macquarie Base Hospital, Emergency Department, NSW (2) This essential pump assists with administering drug flow at the correct pressure for neonatal use, which can be challenging as babies veins are so tiny. This precise measurement system reduces human error and allows for the best possible care of babies and small children. LOW FLOW BIRD BLENDER DEVICE: $2,925 EACH 5 needed The Children s Hospital at Westmead, Emergency Department, NSW Blenders are vital for delivering specific oxygen concentration to neonates and are used in resuscitation and ongoing care for babies requiring respiratory support. Not having enough low flow blenders means at times of emergency equipment needs to be attached to 100% wall oxygen. This creates risk of a baby developing oxygen toxicity from receiving unnecessarily high amounts of oxygen. Page 2

3 T34 KID SYRINGE DRIVER: $3,030 EACH Launceston General Hospital, Women s & Children s Services, TAS This infusion system is used to deliver predetermined doses of pain relieving medication to a child. It is commonly used for postoperative pain management and for end-stage cancer patients. This system ensures the child will receive the best pain management possible. SYMPHONY BREAST PUMP WITH STAND: $3,600 EACH 5 needed Albury Wodonga Health Service, Special Care Nursery, VIC (3) Cootamundra Hospital, Maternity, NSW (1) Port Macquarie Base Hospital, Maternity, NSW (1) Breast feeding is important for growing newborns. Breast milk contains the correct balance of nutrients to promote ideal growth and development, as well as an essential supply of antibodies to protect the newborn baby against infections. This pump sits on a stand, allows for easy use and is mobile so can be used at the bedside. BROSELOW PAEDIATRIC COLOUR CODE CART: $4,540 Armidale Rural Referral Hospital, X-Ray Department, NSW The Broselow Paediatric cart is colour coded and organised so that each drawer contains all the resuscitation equipment needed for babies and children in a specific length/weight range. Use of this cart allows faster, easier and more accurate selection of equipment in cases of paediatric arrest. This trolley is equipped with additional accessories including brackets for oxygen tank and a suction unit. PREMATURE ANNE TASK TRAINER: $4,400 Mount Isa Base Hospital, Special Care Nursery, QLD This item is a portable skill trainer for realistic infant resuscitation training. The manikin is a 25-week pre-term infant designed to facilitate training in the initiation of proper care and resuscitation. The use of this manikin will ensure medical staff maintain the skills and ensure best care is provided in emergency situations which is extremely important being in this rural and remote setting. RADICAL-7 PULSE OXIMETER WITH SENSOR: $4,440 Katherine Hospital, Operating Theatres/Birthing Suite, NT By shining a light through the baby s finger or toe the oximeter measures the amount of oxygen in their capillaries. This ensures correct and safe oxygen delivery during highly critical times in an effort to prevent damage to organs such as the brain, eyes and lungs. Page 3

4 JAUNDICE DETECTOR: $4,780 EACH 4 needed Bankstown/Lidcombe Hospital, Women s & Children s Services, NSW (1) Longreach Hospital, Maternity Ward, QLD (1) Port Augusta Hospital & Regional Health, Casuarina Ward, SA (1) Royal Darwin Hospital, Women, Children & Youth, NT (1) All babies are checked for jaundice (yellowing of the skin) on a daily basis. This detector is used to help clinicians determine the jaundice levels through the skin without harming the baby. If jaundice is left untreated there is a possibility of cerebral palsy, deafness and/or brain damage. STATSTRIP LACTATE CONNECTIVITY METER: $4,870 Westmead Hospital, Birth Unit, NSW Labour and birth can be very stressful on a new baby and nursing staff have to constantly watch for signs that the baby may not be getting enough oxygen. The best test for assessing a lack of oxygen is lactate (lactic acid). A high lactate at birth is closely linked to developing cerebral palsy and other problems in brain and other neurological function. Westmead currently only have 2 units available for their whole birthing unit and when multiple births happen the medical team could be left short. Immediate readings are vital and these additional units will ensure each birthing room is cable of doing such testing. CONNEX SPOT MONITOR: $4,910 Nepean Hospital, Emergency Department, NSW The Connex Spot Monitor provides vital signs measurement including blood pressure, spot checking, interval monitoring and custom scoring across paediatric patients. It will enable a more accurate assessment to ensure the most appropriate treatment is provided for each child, giving them the very best chance of recovery. GIRAFFE BLUE LED SPOT PHOTOTHERAPY UNIT: $5,900 EACH 3 needed Westmead Hospital, Neonatology, NSW This phototherapy LED lamp provides effective degradation of bilirubin (jaundice). This vital lamp is compact and could be attached to a bassinet or incubator. It delivers high-intensity phototherapy treatment to avert this potentially dangerous condition, which can cause cerebral palsy, deafness and/or brain damage if left untreated. CONNEX VITAL SIGNS MONITOR: $6,200 Kununurra District Hospital, General Ward, WA This piece of equipment allows accurate assessment of vital signs like temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels in the paediatric setting. This monitor will recognize deteriorating clinical conditions immediately, which allows for early intervention which greatly reduces further health risks to the child. The Connex Monitor is an absolutely vital piece of equipment in the ward. Page 4

5 BILILUX LED PHOTOTHERAPY LIGHT TROLLEY: $6,300 Moruya District Hospital, Maternity Department, NSW This lamp provides phototherapy treatment to help break down the bilirubin level in the blood of babies. Jaundice in a newborn, has the potential for brain damage at high levels, and by this rural hospital having the equipment onsite it will greatly assist and may prevent newborns being transferred alleviating maternal and family stress that can come from disruption and isolation from loved ones. COSYTHERM INFANT WARMING SYSTEM: $6,500 EACH Bankstown/Lidcombe Hospital, Women s & Children s Services, NSW This is a vital piece when caring for newborn babies experiencing problems immediately after birth. This cot provides instant access to oxygen, humidification, ventilation and resuscitation when needed, to prevent long-term damage to the brain. With the inbuilt warming capacity, the environment for each individual baby is controlled specifically for their medical needs, improving the outcome for the baby. VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE BLADE: $6,720 Wollongong Hospital, Emergency Department, NSW Critically unwell children occasionally require intubation. This is a technical skill and the life of the child depends on its safe completion. The video laryngoscope blade enables a clear view of the airway to not only the doctor doing the procedure but also assisting doctors. This piece of equipment will improve patient safety as it improves the likelihood of intubation on first attempt. EFFICIA CM100 MONITOR: $6,830 Queanbeyan Hospital, Maternity Ward, NSW The gold standard in neonatal resuscitation is the ability to have 3 lead cardiac monitoring as well as the capacity to measure Oxygen saturations available for each birth. These monitors will be available in the birth suite and in the Operating Theatre for use in neonatal resuscitation. CONNEX INTEGRATED WALL SYSTEM WITH ECG MODULE: $7,500 EACH 4 needed Nepean Hospital, Emergency Department, NSW This piece of equipment allows accurate assessment of vital signs like temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels. This monitor will recognize deteriorating clinical conditions immediately, which allows for early intervention which greatly reduces further health risks to the child. Having equipment readily available at the bedside would enable nursing staff to spend more time with the patient. Having a device which is used for one patient only during their stay also decreases the risk of infection, and minimises time spent cleaning equipment between patients. Page 5

6 MOBILE INFANT WARMER: $7,600 Northeast Health Wangaratta, Maternity Department, VIC Some infants when first born have difficulty maintaining their temperature and require additional support from heaters. This mobile warmer keeps fragile babies warm and can be conveniently positioned over a bed, bassinet or examination table to prevent the baby from experiencing cold stress. ALS SIMULATION BABY: $7,660 The Maitland Hospital, Emergency Department, NSW A portable skill trainer for realistic infant resuscitation training. The manikin is a three-month-old infant with an anatomy that offers exceptional realism, providing the opportunity to practice advanced resuscitation skills, including airway management, professional rescuer CPR, vascular access and 4-lead ECG monitoring. HUMPTY S BREATH OF LIFE: $8,500 EACH Campbelltown Hospital, Special Care Nursery, NSW This specially designed Humpty package is life-saving. It includes a Neopuff Infant Resuscitator, Low Flow Bird Blender and an MR850 Humidifier on a mobile stand. Humpty s Breath of Life will provide humidified air during respiratory support to a sick baby or child as well as maintain them on a safe type of ventilation until a transfer arrives. NEOBLUE LED PHOTOTHERAPY SYSTEM: $9,450 EACH Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Newborn Care, NSW The Natus neoblue phototherapy system is used to treat jaundice in pre-term and term babies. Jaundice is a very common medical condition which if not treated in the newborn baby can deposit in the brain (kernicterus) and cause cerebral palsy. This system incorporates optimal blue LED technology and is designed to cover the maximum surface area of the baby. BILISOFT LED PHOTOTHERAPY SYSTEM: $9,680 EACH 9 needed Bankstown/Lidcombe Hospital, Women s & Children s Services, NSW (2) Benalla Health, Midwifery Unit, VIC (1) Campbelltown Hospital, Special Care Nursery, NSW (1) Eastern Health, Postnatal Unit, VIC (2) Fiona Stanley Hospital (Perth), Neonatal Unit, WA (1) Longreach Hospital, Maternity Ward, QLD (1) Loxton Hospital, Accute Care Unit, SA (1) Jaundice, or yellowing of the skin and eyes, occurs in approximately 50% of full-term babies and 80% of pre-term babies in their first week of life. If undetected, it can cause cerebral palsy, deafness and/or brain damage. This phototherapy system is used to treat jaundice, with the baby wrapped in the therapy blanket and kept at the mother s bedside. Page 6

7 TC30 CARDIOGRAPH: $11,660 Royal Darwin Hospital, NICU, NT This device allows medical staff to quickly conduct an ECG test if a child is suspected to have problems with its heart rhythm. Currently the NICU does not have its own ECG machine, which means in a critical situation, a machine has to be borrowed from another ward. This can be very time consuming and puts the child in extra, unnecessary danger when they need urgent diagnosis and treatment. M540 TRANSPORT MONITOR: $12,450 Royal Darwin Hospital, NICU, NT The M540 monitor is a bedside monitor that can be detached to accompany a baby as it moves between various areas of the hospital. Continuous monitoring during transport improves safety and can alert medical staff of significant clinical events. It also reduces the risk of infection, as the same monitor is used on the same patient throughout admission. EPOC BLOOD ANALYSIS SYSTEM: $12,900 Katherine Hospital, Children s Ward, NT The EPOC Blood analyzer measures blood gas, electrolyte, metabolite and hematocrit in neonates and paediatric patients. Unlike traditional laboratory analysis, the handheld equipment does not require a large blood draw from the patient, which is often difficult and distressing for all parties involved. The hand held device enables the small blood sample to be tested immediately, ensuring that a deteriorating patient s clinical condition is identified expediently. Additionally, blood samples have a propensity to clot and redrawing blood is often required, this device eliminates the distress of blood redraw since analysis of blood occurs immediately, the blood sample does not required transportation to the lab for analysis. TC50 CARDIOGRAPH: $13,000 Gove District Hospital, Specialist Clinic, NT This device, with trolley, allows medical staff to quickly conduct an ECG test if a newborn is suspected to have problems with its heart rhythm. Many patients of Gove District Hospital travel long distances from remote communities, and once there their stay can last longer than ideally required. A new cardiograph will allow these patients to receive fast and efficient diagnostic results. INTELLIVUE MX450 MONITOR WITH X2 MODULE: $15,860 EACH Mount Isa Base Hospital, Paediatric Unit, QLD This monitor can record and display a sick child s pulse/heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate and oxygen levels. Medical staff are alerted immediately when any of these vital signs change, in order to avert a potentially dangerous situation. The monitor displays the vital signs at the bedside, or remotely on a computer at the Nurses Station. The ability to remotely monitor the child s vital signs promotes sleep and rest and enhances the child s ability to heal. Page 7

8 TC70 CARDIOGRAPH: $17,300 Bankstown/Lidcombe Hospital, Special Care Nursery, NSW This device records the electrical activity in the heart and provide an interpretation of the rhythm and morphology in neonates with Special Care Nursery. It is vital to early detection of issues and swift diagnosis. INTELLIVUE MX500 PATIENT MONITOR: $18,100 Burnside War Memorial Hospital, Maternity Service, SA This is an essential piece of diagnostic equipment for monitoring the vital statistics of neonates. It monitors essential data and delivers vital signs to the clinical team. Most commondly measured are blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and pulse oximetery. GLIDESCOPE: $19,600 Cessnock District Hospital, Emergency Department, NSW The glidescope is a video guided scope which facilitates successful intubation in the course of resuscitation, designed for 1 st pass success. This system provides a consistently clear view of a patient s airway, enabling quick intubation which is critical when you have a deteriorating child requiring urgent intubation to maintain an airway. ACUTRONIC FLORIAN NEONATAL RESPIRATION MONITOR: $19,830 Westmead Hospital, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, NSW This monitor provides innovative respiratory technology and will be used in conjunction with high frequency oscillator ventilation, to optimise the safest treatment for babies with very severe lung disease. Early ventilation optimisation leads to better outcomes, less chronic lung disease and shorter hospital stays. This monitor will be connected to a ventilator, and will provide a more comprehensive, continuous assessment of respiratory physiology in the sickest of babies. COSY COT INFANT RESUSCITAIRE: $21,250 Cowra District Hospital, Maternity Ward, NSW This is a vital piece of equipment when caring for newborn babies experiencing problems immediately after birth. This ex-demo model cot will provide instant access to oxygen, humidification, ventilation and resuscitation when needed, to prevent long-term damage to the brain. With the inbuilt warming capacity, the environment for each individual baby is controlled specifically for their medical needs, improving the outcome for the baby. Page 8

9 INTELLIVUE MX450 PATIENT MONITOR WITH STAND: $21,950 Kununurra District Hospital, Emergency Ward, WA This 12 monitor, with roll stand, records and displays a sick child s pulse/heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate and oxygen levels. Medical staff are alerted immediately when any of these vital signs change in order to avert a potentially dangerous situation. This monitor displays the child s vital signs at the bedside, or remotely at the Nurses Station which promotes sleep, rest and enhances the child s ability to heal. This monitor comes with an X2 Module which allows uninterrupted monitoring when sick children need to be transported within the hospital for tests and procedures. VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE WITH ACCESSORIES: $22,400 Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, Emergency Department, NSW Children are not small adults. Anatomical and physiological differences between infants, children and adults make even the normal paediatric airway difficult for the inexperienced intubator. So adequate experience as well as the right instrument is needed for airway management in the paediatric population. Video Laryngoscope is considered to be the gold standard in management of airways in the Emergency Department and we do not possess one. We would love to offer our children the very best and safest care possible. SENTEC DIGITAL MONITORING SYSTEM: $23,320 EACH Westmead Hospital, Neonatology, NSW This transcutaneous carbon dioxide monitoring device will be used on the new Mansell transport cot to care for babies who are critically ill and need transport interstate for urgent treatment. This monitor is an essential piece of intensive care equipment required for the transport incubator. ISOLETTE 8000 INCUBATOR: $26,100 EACH Northeast Health, Wangaratta, Special Care Nursery, VIC Premature and sick babies have an increased risk of complications due to low birth weight. This humidicrib assists with oxygen therapy, treats jaundice and protects against infection. It provides a consistent temperature, a stable environment, and helps clinicians monitor the babies until they reach a safe weight and their vital organs are strong enough to move to a conventional cot. BASIC INFANT RESUSCITATION COT: $26,750 Bathurst Base Hospital, Emergency Department, NSW This vital piece of equipment is essential in the assessment and stabilisation of newborn babies. It assists in the safe delivery of oxygen and air when babies need help taking their first breath. With an integrated examination surface and heater, the cot also prevents babies from cold stress. Without access to this equipment, a baby s chance of survival could be significantly reduced. Page 9

10 MX550 PATIENT MONITOR: $26,920 Blacktown Hospital, Special Care Nursery, NSW Monitors are used on a daily basis to measure a child s blood pressure, temperature, heart rate and respiratory rate, to determine how well they are recovering post surgery. If any of these indicators deteriorate, the monitor will alarm for medical staff to attend to immediately. ISOLETTE 8000 INFANT INCUBATOR WITH SERVO HUMIDITY: $29,450 Werribee Mercy Hospital, Special Care Nursery, VIC Premature and sick babies have an increased risk of complications due to low birth weight. This humidicrib assists with oxygen therapy, treats jaundice and protects against infection. It provides a consistent temperature environment, and helps clinicians monitor progress until they reach a safe weight and their vital organs are strong. This device includes Servo humidity which provides humidity-enriched warm air, to decrease water loss and cold stress, allowing the smallest premature babies to stay within the Thermo-Neutral Zone. PANDA NEONATAL RESUSCITAIRE UNIT: $32,500 EACH Concord Repatriation Hospital, Emergency Department, NSW (1) Longreach Hospital, Maternity Unit, QLD (1) This resuscitation unit is vital for providing infants with a purpose built examination bed. It includes a warmer and special monitoring devices, and can be stocked with other equipment to provide oxygen, needed for resuscitation, in treating critically ill babies. This life-saving equipment will be used daily. TECOTHERM NEO: $32,700 Royal North Shore Hospital, Newborn Intensive Care Unit, NSW This equipment is used to cool babies when receiving treatment for moderate to severe brain injury. It ensures the baby s temperature remains stable and therefore reduces mortality and neuro-developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy and cognitive impairments. This equipment is life-saving. COSY COT INFANT RESUSCITAIRE: $35,000 Cohuna District Hospital, Maternity Department, VIC This is a vital piece when caring for newborn babies experiencing problems immediately after birth. This cot provides instant access to oxygen, humidification, ventilation and resuscitation when needed, to prevent long-term damage to the brain. With the inbuilt warming capacity, the environment for each individual baby is controlled specifically for their medical needs, improving the outcome for the baby. Page 10

11 ATOM INFA WARMER RESUSCITAIRE WITH POWER PACK: $36,750 Hamilton Base Hospital, Maternity Services, VIC From the Delivery room to the Neonatal Intensive Care ward, this incubator ensures the correct thermal, light and sound environment to encourage healthy development of pre-term babies. It creates a more womb-like environment, designed to promote growth and stability for the tiniest patients. This advanced model includes thermoregulation, built in oxygen control and pulse oximetry, suitable for higher level nurseries. This equipment is vital. This unit comes with the battery pack GIRAFFE WARMER: $37,860 EACH John Hunter Children s Hospital, Paediatric Intensive Care, NSW This Giraffe Warming Bed is state-of-the-art, specifically designed to keep sick babies in a stable, life sustaining environment. Vital for premature babies with a purpose built examination bed that provides uninterrupted thermal support, an integrated, life-saving, Resus system with in inbuilt oxygen, SP02 and other essential features. It is crucial as it reduces the risk of further complications developing. ARCTIC SUN TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: $45,500 Monash Medical Centre, Newborn Care, VIC Used to cool a child with a brain injury and to keep their temperature stable. Alternative solutions such as ice-packs will cool the child, but can t keep the temperature at a stable level. Cooling the body slows the metabolism and is routinely used during cardiac surgery to protect the brain. In the intensive care unit, cooling is also used to reduce the risk that an injury will lead to a disability. This equipment is vital. OLYMPIC BRAINZ MONITOR: $51,400 Fiona Stanley Hospital, Neonatal Unit, WA A lack of oxygen at birth can cause severe brain damage. This monitor helps to detect seizures and improve long-term outcomes. Some babies show no outward sign of seizures, however as a precaution they are monitored whilst receiving medication and cooling treatment to prevent any, or further injury to the brain. T1 PAEDIATRIC TRANSPORT VENTILATOR: $52,100 CareFlight Rescue, NSW Children with life threatening conditions often need mechanical assistance with breathing. Ventilating babies is very challenging because of their small size. This ventilator is fully capable of ventilating children down to 3kg weight and is a significant technological advance on our current equipment. Better ventilation of severely ill children will speed up their recovery time and free up doctors and nurses to attend to the patient s other issues. This transport ventilator combines the functionality of a fully featured intensive care unit ventilator with the compactness and ruggedness required for transport. Page 11

12 GIRAFFE OMNIBED: $53,700 Campbelltown Hospital, Special Care Nursery, NSW The Giraffe Omnibed is designed to mimic the womb environment for babies who are born prematurely. It provides instant access to oxygen, humidification, ventilation and resuscitation when needed, and protects the infant from stress such as light, touch and sound in a controlled thermal environment. This incubator is of critical importance. CLOWN DOCTORS: $60,000 Royal North Shore Hospital, Paediatric Department, NSW Clown rounds are conducted through neonatal, intensive care, burns and oncology wards, bringing humour and happiness to the lives of sick kids. Young patients improve physically and psychologically after encounters with clown performers. It helps reduce stress levels, calming the child before a procedure and improving their self confidence. This wish will provide for the Clown Doctors to visit kids in need of a dose of humour, once-a-week for 12 months. The cost of the medical equipment as published by Humpty Dumpty is an accurate estimate of the list price at the time of publication. It also includes an allowance for handling costs, delivery, handover costs and a plaque to acknowledge the donor. The actual cost of equipment may be different at the time of purchase. Any shortfall in the cost of the equipment will be paid by Humpty, any surplus will be treated as a donation to Humpty s general account and will be used to financially support the Foundation. Page 12