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1 List of equipment ECG machine An ECG records the electrical activity of the heart. The heart produces tiny electrical impulses which spread through the heart muscle to make the heart contract. These impulses can be detected by the ECG machine. Price: from $ depending on the model and manufacturer Infusion Pumps It is used for the dozing of the medications to the child Price vary from $ Ultrasound machine For the use in gynecology, perinatology neonatology and fetomaternal medicine. With specific probes for all this areas. Price from Price from $ * * price is depending on the number of probes and type of ultrasound machine ( 3D, 4D, etc.)

2 Delivery beds Price from $ $ OB& Gyn Examination table Price from $7.000 $ Video Gastroscopy Price from $ $ Ambulance car Price $

3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - NICU equipment The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) contains many machines and other types of equipment used to care for sick babies with many different problems. These machines seem less intimidating when you understand how they can help your baby. Each bed for NICU would need a ventilator, cardiac monitor, infusion pumps, specialised incubators and other specialised equipment ventilator ( respirator), C PAP Pulse oximeter A small U-shaped device that's wrapped around a baby's foot or hand and secured with a stretchy bandage. It uses a light sensor to help determine whether the baby has enough oxygen in her blood. This sensor doesn't hurt your baby at all. It helps doctors and nurses determine whether your baby needs more or less oxygen, while reducing the need for painful blood tests. Price: from $ 400 C-PAP (continuous positive airway pressure) Air is delivered to a baby's lungs either through small tubes in the baby's nose or through a tube that's been inserted into her windpipe. The tubes are attached to a ventilator (respirator), which helps the baby breathe but does not breathe for her. Price vary from $ Fetoscopy The Fetoscopy permits partial the visualization of the Fetal Anatomy.This instrument with accessories and Endoscopic Video-Camera allows diagnosis/ of abnormality and intervention in early pregnancy. Price from Price from $ Laser The Multibeam is a new generation laser combining Dornier's proven diode technology and 940 wavelength with a new ergonomic design and advanced intuitive user interface. This laser is use in obsterics for Twin to Twin transfusion sindroma in pregnancy, in gynecology, laparascopic surgery in gynecology, Price from $

4 Incubator and warm table for premature babies Warm table Radiant warmer An open bed with an overhead heating source that provides heat to a baby. A warmer may be used instead of an incubator if a baby needs to be handled frequently. Incubator Babies are placed in this clear plastic box, which keeps them warm and protects them from germs and noise. Price from $ $18.000* *Price vary from the model and manufacturer NICU Respirator A ventilator (also called a respirator) is a mechanical breathing machine that delivers warmed and humidified air to a baby's lungs. The sickest babies receive mechanical ventilation, meaning that the ventilator temporarily breathes for them while their lungs recover. The air is delivered to the baby's lungs through an endotracheal tube (a small plastic tube that's inserted through a baby's nose or mouth down into the windpipe). The amount of oxygen, air pressure, and number of breaths per minute can be regulated to meet each baby's needs. Price from $ Patient Monitors for NICU Blood pressure monitor A machine connected to a small blood pressure cuff wrapped around your baby's arm or leg. The cuff automatically takes your baby's blood pressure at regular times and displays the numbers on a screen. Cardiopulmonary monitor A machine that tracks your baby's heart and breathing rates. It's connected to your baby by small adhesive monitoring pads placed on her chest. The monitor displays information on the screen, which can be printed onto paper. An alarm will sound if your baby's heart or breathing rate becomes too fast or too slow. Price from $8.000 $15.000

5 EQUIPMENT DONATION FORM Company Name / Sponsor name Contact Name Address Phone A plaque will be placed on this equipment for you. Please let us know what would you like the plaque to say In honor of In memory of I have enclosed a check in the amount of $ Please make checks payable to Lifeline Canada Please bill my Credit Card VISA Master Card AmEx Card Number Expiration Date Name as it Appears on Card We thank you very much for all your support! Please return filled out form to: Lifeline Humanitarian Organization Toronto Dominion Centre P.O. Box Wellington St West; Toronto, ON M5J 2N7 Tel: (416) Fax: (416) lifelineca@pkfond.rs Charity Registration No RR0001

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