ER 2019 Wish List
Our local caregivers working in emergency room and outpatient services have asked for your help to purchase the following items:
- Digital Standing Scale ($755)
- IV Vein Light ($5,795)
- 2 Hill-Rom Stretchers ($12,167)
Many medications in used in the ER, Outpatient, and Acute departments are dosed according to patient weight in kilograms. This is particularly important in pediatrics. A standing scale that provides weight in kilograms for children and adults would be beneficial so that providers may use precise patient weight information when prescribing medications.
If you’ve ever had to endure several attempts to locate your vein for a blood test due to dehydration or chronic illness, you already understand how useful this tool will be. This light allows caregivers to easily identify veins in patients that are a hard IV start, saving them from repeated attempts. It could be used by the ER, Acute Care, and even the lab.
The stretchers in the exam rooms are getting a bit old and rusty. Some have cracked bases, making them difficult to clean, which presents an infection control risk. New stretchers improve both patient comfort and safety.