The Tribune

By DENISE MAYCOCK

Tribune Freeport Reporter

dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

CONCERNED Grand Bahamians have donated a “vital” piece of equipment to the Rand Memorial Hospital, which lost most of its equipment during Hurricane Dorian.

The donation of a dinomap machine was made by private donors who felt the need to give back to the community.

The hospital is undergoing renovations and needs to replace vital equipment that was destroyed.

The dinomap is a portable machine that monitors blood pressure and patients’ other vital signs. It is used in hospitals and clinical settings and hooked up to patients for prolonged periods.

“The dinomap machines at the Rand were destroyed by the hurricane. They are used to take the vitals of patients in hospital and can be rolled to the patient’s bedside or when a patient needs to go to triage to be monitored,” said the concerned resident.

The machines, she said, were on the list of equipment that was needed at the hospital.

“I was convinced to get the machine. I go to the hospital quite often and my husband has a heart condition, and it is a way to give back, so I decided to do it,” the resident said.

The resident said that two other concerned citizens also came on board and assisted in the purchase of the machine.

She said that more dinomap machines are needed and encouraged persons and organizations to come forward and assist in helping the Rand.