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Swim will boost
lung function
machine appeal
The Respiratory Department have launched
a campaign to purchase a Pulmonary
Function Testing (PFT) machine.
This equipment is used to test a patient’s
lung capacity and is frequently done
before anyone undergoes an operation
that needs general anaesthetic – and the
service is particularly important for
people with cancer who may be
undergoing chemotherapy.
On a daily basis the department test
people referred from GPs, the Berkshire
Cancer Centre, Cardiology, Rheumatology,
Renal, Haematology and the Pre-Op
Clinics – often at short notice. And they do
all this while testing and caring for
patients with existing respiratory
problems.
Currently these services are
performed with a single
machine and if an additional
machine can be purchased it will
enhance patient care throughout the
hospital and in the community.
To date the department has raised
£11,000 towards the £30,000 target.
On Saturday, November 30, a team from
the department will be swimming the
equivalent of the English Channel (1,416
lengths) at Reading Swimming Pool. Bravo!
If you would like to make a donation
please use the form on the last page of
this newsletter. Alternatively you can
donate online at
www.justgiving.com/RespiratoryRaiders/