New ultrasound equipment

The Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation has purchased ultrasound machines to support patient care at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

Ultrasound is a method of taking pictures of people using sound instead of x-rays and shows the size, shape and position of things inside the body by using high-frequency sound waves.

Paediatric Emergency

This incredible ultrasound machine is the first of its kind for the Paediatric Emergency Department at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

With greater image quality and improved sensitivity, this machine enables point-of-care scanning for swift decision-making and faster diagnosis. The introduction of the machine has resulted in reduced wait times, particularly after hours when the radiography department is closed.

Lino Piotto, Specialist Paediatric Sonographer, says “This is a safer option for imaging because it doesn’t expose a child to radiation. We use this for many types of cases, but it is especially useful for babies or children experiencing abdominal pain.”

The $130,000 machine has been made possible due to the generosity of a supporter who left a gift in their Will to the WCH Foundation.

Lino Piotto, Specialist Paediatric Sonographer, and Kristin Noah, Philips Ultrasound Applications Specialist, with the new ultrasound machine.

Lino Piotto, Specialist Paediatric Sonographer, and Kristin Noah, Philips Ultrasound Applications Specialist, with the new machine.

IV Ultrasound

Hundreds of patients like Leo (pictured) visit the Medical Day Unit each year. Many require intravenous medications on a regular basis.

Some patients can be difficult to cannulate, which can cause distress and pain due to repeated attempts.

Now, with a new IV ultrasound machine funded by the WCH Foundation, MDU patients have greater access to ultrasound-guided IV insertion. This improves first-attempt success rates, reducing patient distress and leading to enhanced care.

The new IV ultrasound being used on patient, Leo, in the Medical Day Unit.

The new IV ultrasound machine being used on patient, Leo, in the Medical Day Unit.

New ultrasound equipment

The Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation has purchased ultrasound machines to support patient care at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

Paediatric Emergency

IV Ultrasound

Donation

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