A NEW Electrocardiography (ECG) machine, valued at $8000, has been purchased with funds raised at the 2023 Cocktails at the Course event.

The new machine represents a significant enhancement to ECG capabilities at Coleraine District Health Service (CDHS), allowing for more accurate and timely cardiac assessments for patients and residents.

The Mac 7 ECG machine provides quality monitoring of a resident or patient’s cardiac status.

The new ECG also has inbuilt interpretative software that can guide diagnosis and once the ECG is completed it can be sent to a doctor for review.

CDHS nursing director and manager, Bronwyn Roberts said the ECG was an important upgrade for the Coleraine facility.

“We are so grateful to have this equipment to assist with clinical decision making and to ensure the patient, or resident receives the right care, at the right time,” she said.

“It will potentially reduce Ambulance transfers and hospital admissions, allowing patients to be treated close to home, when appropriate.

“We extend our gratitude to all Cocktails at the Course sponsors and the WDHS Fundraising Committee, whose contributions made this purchase possible.”

Event sponsors recently had the opportunity to visit WDHS to see first-hand the impact of their support.

“The addition of the ECG machine underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services at CDHS,” Mrs Roberts said.

“We look forward to the continued support of our generous donors as we strive to enhance healthcare outcomes for our community.”