Vital Signs Monitors
Breathing. Blood Pressure. Heart Rate. Oxygen levels. A small vital signs monitor keeps track of it all! This tool – not much bigger than a lunchbox – is a key part of care at Sault Area Hospital.
A Vital Signs Monitor doesn’t just show a series of lines and numbers: it gives insight into a patient’s condition. It can help caregivers quickly determine whether a patient is stable, getting better or getting worse. When there may be cause for concern, a monitor alerts the care team so they can intervene. In short, these Vital Signs Monitors help save lives.
Many of our monitors are now 10+ years old. Continuing to use old equipment can be risky: equipment is more likely to break down as it ages. We rely on these monitors every day, in every area of the hospital; their replacement is crucial.
New technology comes with improvements: newer monitors are able to detect signs of a problem earlier and provide alerts sooner. This gives caregivers the ability to intervene quickly and deliver proactive care.
The upgraded monitors cost about $7,500 each and are expected to last another 10 years. We hope to replace 25 of them in the next year, which means that we will need to raise over $185,000 for their replacement alone. While this number may seem daunting, with your help, we know we can do it.
The community's continued support provides the tools for outstanding care at Sault Area Hospital today, tomorrow, and every single day for the next decade.
Community support helps our hospital provide outstanding care!
