An Update on the Portable Ultraound
Thank you for helping us keep our littlest patients safe
A New Portable Ultrasound has recently arrived in WDMH's
Family Birthing Unit - because of you! Thank you for helping us meet our
latest greatest need!
“With this machine, we can get real-time data to improve and
impact patient care during labour, for example, confirming fetal position,
among many other uses, without having to wait or be dependent on a formal
radiology ultrasound,” explains Dr. Gaurav Jain.
When a family comes to WDMH’s Family Birthing Unit (FBU), they are surrounded
by obstetricians, family physicians, midwives and nurses who want to provide
the very best care at an exciting time in their life. To do so, the WDMH team
needs the very best equipment. Portable ultrasound machines are used right
at the bedside for assessments during labour, diagnoses and treatment, often on
an urgent basis. Ultrasounds help support early detection and treatment for:
- Fetal
positions
- Maternal
bleeding or concerns with Mom
- Concerns
with the baby
Having a machine right in the FBU ensures it is readily
available, especially during an acute situation when time is of the essence for
the mom and baby. The new machine also supports further education and
competency training for bedside practice.
Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to patient
safety!
The final cost of the new portable ultrasound machine was $62,648.50 and was
purchased from the WDMH Foundation's General Equipment Fund. Thank you to
our donors!