The KDHS Hospital Auxiliary donated $9000 towards a new piece of equipment used in surgery.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
The Kyabram District Health Service Hospital Auxiliary recently made a donation of $9000 to support the purchase of a new insufflator for KDHS.
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The group’s donation towards the new insufflator, replacing the previous 10-year-old piece of equipment, ensures the community can continue to access surgical services close to home.
The insufflator is used in laparoscopic or keyhole surgery.
It works by delivering carbon dioxide gas into a body cavity, allowing surgeons to easily view and operate while the machine regulates pressure and warms the gas to maintain patient safety.
“We wouldn’t have had that option to offer that procedure here (without it),” KDHS theatre nurse Jessie Healy said.
“The ongoing support from our auxiliary makes a meaningful difference to the services we can provide locally.”
The new insufflator improves KDHS’ ability to perform more surgical procedures and benefits patients through safer operations and faster recovery times.
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