NNU equipment

Much of the equipment you see on the nnu has been funded by First Touch thanks to generous donations from our supporters. Donations from our supporters enable us to purchase state of the art medical equipment that is out of the scope of NHS funds, resulting in improved quality of care for poorly babies. These are some examples of the equipment you will find on the nnu which has been funded by First Touch.

Ventilator
– Helps babies breathe

Ultrasound
– Scans internal organs

Pump
– Delivers nutrition, blood, drugs

Opthalmoscope
– For examining babies’ eyes

Neopuff
– Helps with babies’ breathing

Monitor
– Shows babies’ vital signs

Incubator
– A safe environment for babies to grow in

Cold light
– Helps staff easily find babies’ tiny veins

CFM
– Checks babies’ brain activity