2009 - 2010
Lottery proceeds will be used to purchase a ventilator for the Intensive Care Unit at BUH. This piece of life saving equipment is designed to mechanically move breathable air into and out of the lungs, to provide the mechanism of breathing for a patient who is physically unable to breath, or breathing insufficiently.
2008 - 2009
Proceeds will be used to purchase a LifePak 20 defibrillator / monitor for use in the Trauma Room. This piece of life saving equipment is portable, has full therapy and monitoring capabilities and will allow for fast, effective defibrillation when required.
2006 - 2007 & 2007 - 2008
New Mammography Equipment
Proceeds from the 2006 - 2007 and 2007 - 2008 Lotteries were allocated toward the Breast Health Fund for the purchase of new mammography equipment for the Diagnostic Imaging Department at BUH.
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2005-2006
Humidifier for Ventilator Circuit
This is a humidity attachment for ventilator. It is reusable and complies with current trends.
LTV Portable Ventilator
A LTV Portable Ventilator is utilized for intubated patients requiring transfers to other facilites
2004-2005
Slide Stainer
A Slide Stainer prepares slides for the pathologist, allowing them to examine specimen microscopically and help diagnose cancer.
2003-2004
Electronic Fetal Monitors
These monitors are used during labour and alert nursing to any potential problems with the baby. It replaced an older monitor.
2002-2003
Four Blood Pressure Monitors
Used to monior and record patient's blood pressure.
2001-2002
Colonoscope
A Colonoscopy is the use of a flexible tube to visualize the intestinal tract with the images produced on a video screen. This procedure helps to diagnose colon cancer, polyps, diverticula, inflammation or strictures.
The Canadian Cancer Society recommends a Screening Colonoscopy for early detection of Colo-Rectal Cancer.
The 2001/2002 Monthly Lottery was a sell-out for the lottery and it sold out by the Early Bird deadline. Because of its success the additional funds raised went to purchase four (4) blood pressure machines for various wards at BUH. Thank you to all ticket buyers for making this additional purchase possible.
2000-2001
Life Pak Monitor
This portable life saving device measures a patient's cardiac rhythm, blood pressure and oxygen saturation. It also allows the medical technician to administer timed electric shocks to stabilize the patient's heart during transport.
12 Mechanical Beds
the 2000/2001 Lottery purchased 12 Mechanical Beds. Beds are not very glamorous items however, they are a necessity for any hospital and help to enhance patient care.
1999-2000
A portable stand alone SAO2 monitor with Printout for the Recovery room in the OR
This device measures post-operative patients vitals such as heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels . It also allows the doctors and nurses to print any irregularities for further diagnosis.
