East Grampians Health Service based in Ararat will use a vital piece of equipment from Humpty Dumpty Foundation in paediatric surgery.

The foundation has provided the health group with a Connex Vital Signs Monitor from donor Kennards Hire.

A Connex Vital Signs Monitor allows accurate assessment of vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels in a paediatric setting.

With support from individuals and corporate partners, Humpty Dumpty Foundation has provided paediatric medical equipment to hospitals and health services across Australia for the prevention or control of disease in children for more than 30 years. 

Medical practitioners regularly perform paediatric ear, nose and throat surgery at East Grampians Health Service and need to closely monitor children after operations. 

Health service chief executive Andrew
Freeman said the group previously had only monitors designed for adults.

“The new monitor, specifically for the use of paediatric patients, will be of great benefit,” he said.

“The inpatient unit also admits paediatric patients for a variety of medical conditions throughout the year, so the availability of an extra monitor will also be beneficial for the department.

“We are very grateful to the Humpty Dumpty Foundation and for the generosity of the donor of this equipment, Kennards Hire.

“The Humpty Dumpty Foundation is a wonderful supporter of rural hospitals and ensuring we have the most up-to-date equipment to be used in the treatment of babies and children.”

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