Wyong Hospital Auxiliary recently donated a lifesaving medical device to Wyong Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED).
The LUCAS Chest Compression System delivers consistent and effective automatic chest compressions during active CPR in the case of a cardiac arrest.
ED Director, Dr Anne Walton, said the hospital was extremely grateful for the donation worth more than $18,000, which would have a hugely positive impact on patients and staff.
“This device … has a lot of benefits,” Walton said.
“The LUCAS Chest Compression System allows our clinicians to free up their hands to perform other crucial tasks and make critical decisions for the patient during resuscitation.
“It also creates a calm environment and eliminates physical strain and exhaustion on staff when performing CPR for extended periods.”
Wyong Hospital Auxiliary is looking for new members who are willing and available to help out with a wide range of fundraising activities for the hospital.
If you are interested call Carol Ferguson on 0404 044 399 or Ann Hewitt-Davies on 0409 915 633.
Source:
Media release, Feb 3
Wyong Hospital Auxiliary