Tag: Emergency Department

A new piece of equipment for Wellington’s Emergency Department

Dr Andre Cromhout

Thanks to the Foundation’s supporters, Wellington Regional Hospital’s Emergency Department now has a brand new ‘Videolaryngoscope’. What is a Videolaryngoscope?     A ‘Videolaryngoscope’ is a piece of equipment which is used to help intubate patients (place a tube into the throat to help a patient breathe or to administer drugs). The ‘Videolaryngoscope’ uses a… Read more »

New Waiting Room for Kids at Wellington’s Emergency Department

Children at Wellington’s emergency department now have their own waiting space away from the hustle and bustle. Opened today, the dedicated area separates children from the main waiting room. It includes new seating, a TV and play area. “The main waiting area can become extremely busy and crowded, and was shared by adults and children,” said… Read more »