Hospital implements new technology to advance care for poorly babies

A local hospital has invested in camera technology to help staff quickly intubate poorly babies who are struggling with their breathing.

The equipment, a ‘GlideScope’, is now in place on the special care baby unit at the University Hospital of North Tees – which cares for babies who are born prematurely or sick.

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The ‘GlideScope’ is a piece of video laryngoscopy technology, with a small camera and accompanying screen. Once inserted into the mouth, it provides a clear, real-time view of babies’ airways, allowing trained staff on the ward to intubate newborns quickly and with precision during a respiratory emergency.

Clare Easson, ward matron on the special care baby unit, said: “As you can imagine, the patients we care for on this unit have very small, very delicate airways. In an emergency, we need to intubate very quickly under what can be difficult circumstances. This piece of equipment is going to help us do just that, while also reducing the associated risks to our young patients. “We also hope it’s also going to give some extra reassurance and confidence to parents. Seeing your baby in hospital is already worrisome, so we hope that by being able to do this procedure quickly, efficiently and on the first attempt, we’re lowering that distress that parents feel a little. “I really think this piece of kit is going to be amazing.”

As well as helping the team to intubate quickly, it will also decrease the numbers of repeat attempts – reducing the physical tolls that can come with intubation.

The GlideScope is fully equipped on a portable trolley, allowing the team to quickly transport to theatres in the case of emergency infant intubation. The small camera also allows the team to take photos and videos to send to medical professionals should the team need to seek further advice or referral to a specialist ward or hospital.

Consultants and nurse specialists on the ward are currently being trained in using the GlideScope on an infant manikin. With training nearing completion, the team will begin using the equipment in the coming months.

(C) University Hospital Tees

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