Regional hospital Vlore

We first visited  Vlore hospital ITU in January. We saw how old much of the equipment was, and how difficult it was for the staff to look after their patients. We wondered if things were any better 4 months later in May. There is refurbishment of some parts of the hospital planned but this may not include new equipment, just the building and the grounds. So the needs we noted in January still existed.......

For example, this very old suction apparatus!

We presented them with a new one. 

This is a vital piece of equipment in ITU as it helps to keep the airway clear in very sick or unconscious patients, and also helps to prevent pneumonia.

We also brought a mutiparameter patient monitor which is very good machine to have in an ITU. It  enables staff to detect changes in a patient's condition more quickly.

ITU director tried it out on himself....it measures vital signs as well as pulse oximetry and continuous ECG reading.

Everyone will be trained to use the new machine. ITU chief said that the provision of this modern equipment will inspire staff to upgrade their skills and knowledge. He will press the health dept to provide them with more monitors like this one.

 Elder Willis is presenting the donation certificate on behalf of LDS Charities (our official name)........

........with the help of the young missionary who is

translating, Albanian that is, not Geordie!!