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DAVID’S SHOPPING LIST

Intensive Care for Neonatal

Phototherapy Bed - $10,000

Consists of exposure to daylight or to specific wavelengths of light using lasers, light-emitting diodes, fluorescent lamps, diachronic lamps or very bring, full-spectrum light—by a so-called light box. The light is administered for a prescribed amount of time and, in some cases, at a specific time of day. Light therapy directed at the skin is used to treat neonatal jaundice.

“Let’s keep the babies jaundice free!”

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) - $3,000

A method of respiratory ventilation, PAP ventilation is also commonly used for critically ill patients in the hospital with respiratory failure, and in newborn infants (neonates). In these patients, PAP ventilation can prevent the need for tracheal intubation, or allow earlier extubation.

“Critical for the baby’s respiratory well being.”

Pulse Oximeter - $1,600

A medical device that indirectly measures the oxygen saturation of a patient’s blood (as opposed to measuring oxygen saturation directly through a blood sample) and changes in blood volume in the skin, producing a photopletysmograph.

“You wouldn’t want the babies to be pricked for blood all the time – would you?”

Cochlear Implant Program for Children

Audiometer - $10,000

Performs hearing test and evaluation in candidates for implants.

“Obviously essential.”

Rehabilitative Day-care for Blind and Visually Impaired Infants

Independence & Mobility Program - $1,000 / month

A unique program that teaches children mobility and independence.

“How cool is that! Sponsor a month (or two).”

Special Stage for Dancing - $3,500

“Imagine, your very own stage!”

Transportation of Blind Infants to the Medical Center for Rehabilitative Day-care - $1,800 / month

“Believe me, the children cannot drive themselves. Sponsor a driver for a month.”

Music Therapy - $630 / month

Cost of music teacher.

“Be a patron of the Arts. Sponsor one or more months of music lessons.”