Pediatric Ambulance

Thanks to the Fondazione Prossimo Mio, the Ospedale dei Bambini Buzzi of Milan has been given an ambulance for pediatric emergencies. This pediatric ambulance is fitted out with special equipment for even the littlest kids. If used even before hospitalization by doctors and nurses with specific intensive pediatric therapy know-how, these professionals can contribute in a rapid and decisive way to increasing the number of children saved from extremely serious situations that could have possible ominous outcomes.

Materials needed to furnish the ambulance:

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Portable cardiac monitor with defibrillator and pacemaker

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Portable pediatric ecography machine

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Portable pediatric ventilator

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Portable system for ventilation

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Materials for intraosseus cannulation

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Mini-fridge for pharmaceuticals

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Machine for heating liquids

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System for attaching and stabilizing cribs

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Transport backpack

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Pump

The management of pediatric patients in critical condition presents special clinical and epidemiological characteristics, which require specific training and skills. In fact, the data confirms that the outcome is worse when these skills are not available. The presence of pediatric doctors and nurses specialized in intensive pediatric therapy improves the prognosis. Children have a 30% higher probability of being saved when they are treated in an intensive pediatric therapy situation where there is the proper equipment and a highly specialized staff.

Thanks to this new ambulance, therefore, the response of the Ospedale Buzzi will be even more timely and effective.