A vital piece of medical equipment – the LifePak 35 - has been acquired by the Wānaka Overnight Acute Care service, with the help of a donation from the Ray & Elsie Armstrong Trust.

The LifePak 35 is capable of measuring a full set of vital signs, conducting electrocardiograms (ECGs), and correcting abnormal rhythms. 

"This donation is a game-changer for Wānaka Overnight Acute Care and the wider Wānaka community," Central Otago Health Services Ltd (COHSL) chief executive Hayley Anderson said.

"The LifePak 35 allows us to streamline our patient care process, ensuring we can quickly assess, monitor and treat acute conditions,” she said, adding that the life-saving device “significantly enhances the centre’s ability to provide top-tier care in emergency situations”. 

The addition of this equipment will play a pivotal role in improving the efficiency of patient triage, allowing staff to make rapid, informed decisions about the next course of action for those in need, Hayley said.

She thanked the Ray & Elsie Armstrong Trust for the generous contribution towards the acquisition of the LifePak 35.

Ray & Elsie Armstrong Trust trustee Simon Telfer said the trust was “delighted to play a part in expanding healthcare services in the Upper Clutha region, supporting those in need outside of normal clinical hours”.

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