<p>Thank you for taking the time to visit&nbsp;the 'ITU equipment Appeal'&nbsp;JustGiving page for Princess Alexandra Hospital.</p> <p>The ITU staff&nbsp;are continuing to raise money for 'State of the Art' equipment so that we can provide our local community with treatment often only available in a few hospitals.</p> <p><strong>This year we are aiming to raise &pound;30,000 for an Echo Machine. Having our own machine on the Unit will allow Dr's to diagnose and treat quicker at any time of the day or night.</strong></p> <p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Forthcoming Events</span></strong></em></span></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday 10th November 2012</span>: 'Charity Ball &amp; Auction' </strong>at Manor of Groves Hotel, Sawbridgeworth, Herts. Drinks Reception followed by 4 course meal, and dancing to live music.</p> <p><strong>For information or tickets&nbsp;to the above event, or if you wish to </strong><strong>help us by holding&nbsp;your own&nbsp;fundraising event&nbsp;please contact the 'Critical Care Office' on 01279 827904 or email </strong><a href="mailto:sarah.jones1@pah.nhs.uk"><strong>sarah.jones1@pah.nhs.uk</strong></a><strong> or <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="mailto:claire.mcclements@pah.nhs.uk">claire.mcclements@pah.nhs.uk</a>&nbsp; </span></span></strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Last year we raised money for a 'High Frequency Oscillator Ventilator' (HFOV) through many fundraising events held by patients, their families and staff from the ITU and the local community.</p> <p>We are now 1 of only 19 hospitals in the UK who&nbsp;have their own HFOV in an adult ITU, which allows us to provide an alternative form of ventilation for patients with severe lung disease eg, pneumonia. The HFOV is said to prevent lung injury and improve oxygenation. Thankyou to everyone who has supported us so far.</p> <p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p> </p> <p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </p>