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In order for NETS to maintain and periodically replace vital medical equipment and vehicles used in the
emergency transport of sick babies and children NETS requires at least $650,000 per year. Through partial
or full support of any of the wish list items you can help NETS provide kids in your community, and
throughout NSW and the ACT, with the state-of-the-art emergency intensive care services they need.
‘moving intensive care for kids’
2009 WISH LIST
EQUIPMENT TYPE
BENEFITS/ NEEDS
COST $
excluding
gst
QTY
$250,000
1
$45,000
1
CLINICAL COORDINATION
CLINICAL ELECTRONIC
DATABASE
The NETS clinical electronic database is the heart of the clinical coordination centre and crucial
component in the delivery of NETS service.
Currently NETS uses a 25 year-old DOS-based database which needs replacing with a more
sophisticated system with links to hospital systems and other improved functionalities.
A new database would:
 Improve efficiency of tasking and transport; resulting in improved patient outcomes.
 Reduce duplication of information entry by referring hospital, NETS, Retrieval team and
Receiving hospital resulting in less error and greater efficiency.
 Provide a more user-friendly database
 Support critical decision-making by providing detailed information about capabilities and
personnel at every hospital as well as comprehensive clinical information (including x-rays).
 Enable teams to enter and access information in transit.
 Allow growth with new technology as it becomes available.
 Report activity to assist improvement in quality of care.
VIDEO CONFERENCING
TERMINAL
Video conferencing is a powerful tool, which provides a virtual meeting environment with a visual
component. Video conferencing will improve NETS communication with other hospitals allowing staff
to visually see a patient, which will help improve the treatment of a baby or child.
With the advancement of technology, training is often done via video conferencing across the world. It
is vital for staff to participate in training and education programs to ensure they are constantly informed
and up to date within their specialised field in order to provide the best of care to our children.
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In order for NETS to maintain and periodically replace vital medical equipment and vehicles used in the
emergency transport of sick babies and children NETS requires at least $650,000 per year. Through partial
or full support of any of the wish list items you can help NETS provide kids in your community, and
throughout NSW and the ACT, with the state-of-the-art emergency intensive care services they need.
‘moving intensive care for kids’
2009 WISH LIST
EQUIPMENT TYPE
BENEFITS/ NEEDS
COST $
excluding
gst
QTY
COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY
Cordless telephone equipment for NETS teams to join conference calls
$966
2
$9,525
2
$9,000
4
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
I-STAT PORTABLE
LABORATORY
This small hand-held device is used in conjunction with disposable cartridges to analyse a newborn or
child’s blood for acid-base, oxygen, carbon dioxide, glucose and a range of other measurements. The
analyser can be easily carried by the team allowing close observation of the child at all times while
being transported.
Consumable cost
Disposable cartridges (box of 25): $242
Annual Service Maintenance: $1,800 pa
VOLUMETRIC INFUSION
PUMPS
This compact electric pump provides the exact amounts of fluids or medications intravenously to
newborns and children in the safest and most accurate way. The weight and size are suitable for the
NETS Team to take on retrievals.
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In order for NETS to maintain and periodically replace vital medical equipment and vehicles used in the
emergency transport of sick babies and children NETS requires at least $650,000 per year. Through partial
or full support of any of the wish list items you can help NETS provide kids in your community, and
throughout NSW and the ACT, with the state-of-the-art emergency intensive care services they need.
‘moving intensive care for kids’
2009 WISH LIST
EQUIPMENT TYPE
PERFUSOR SPACE PUMP
BENEFITS/ NEEDS
excluding
gst
QTY
The Perfusor Space Pump is designed to safely and accurately deliver medication to newborns and
children.
The pump administers medication and fluids in tiny amounts intravenously to babies and children in the
safest and most accurate way. This machine is precise, easy to use, extremely small, lightweight and
robust, which is ideal for NETS retrievals.
PHILIPS INTELLIVUE MP5
COST $
$3,000
20
$31,000
5
$27,000
1
This vital piece of equipment closely and accurately monitors the deterioration or improvement of a
babies or child’s health condition.
This machine monitors the babies or child’s vital signs, including, their heart rate, respiratory rate,
oxygen saturation levels and blood pressure.
Consumables (carbon dioxide analysis):
Single use cuvette for a child: $32
Box of 24: $672
Box of 10: $320
Single use cuvette for a baby: $38
OXYLOG® 3000
The Oxylog® 3000 offers sophisticated non invasive ventilation for babies and children in emergency
situations and during transport in and between hospitals.
The machine has a wide range of ventilation modes and monitoring options for critical care patients. It
is robust and transportable, eliminating the need to interrupt ventilation of the patient during
transportation, resulting in improved patient care and outcomes.
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In order for NETS to maintain and periodically replace vital medical equipment and vehicles used in the
emergency transport of sick babies and children NETS requires at least $650,000 per year. Through partial
or full support of any of the wish list items you can help NETS provide kids in your community, and
throughout NSW and the ACT, with the state-of-the-art emergency intensive care services they need.
‘moving intensive care for kids’
2009 WISH LIST
EQUIPMENT TYPE
NEOPUFF™ INFANT
RESUSCITATOR
BENEFITS/ NEEDS
COST $
excluding
gst
QTY
The Neopuff™ resuscitator provides safe, controlled and accurate resuscitation of newborn babies and
infants.
A baby or child requiring help with their breathing is gently administered oxygen at controlled rates, with
safely controlled pressure to open the lungs during resuscitation. The levels are constant and
automatically maintained for every breath, resulting in a safe and controlled delivery of oxygen.
Consumables:
Neonatal Resuscitation Circuit with mask (pack of 10) :$130
Neonatal Circuit and Drying Tube (box of 10):$672
Midline Nasal Tubing (pack of 5) :$100
Nasal Prongs (pack of 10) :$120
Infant Bonnet (pack of 5) : $110
Headgear (pack of 5):$140
Chin Strap (pack of 10) :$78
1,525
7
$1,100
2
EMS IMMOBILE-VAC BODY
MATTRESS.
EMS Immobile-Vac Body mattress is similar to wrapping a child in a blanket but is used as a restraint.
The pliability of the mattress enables the NETS Team to maintain an open airway and the styrofoam
inner beads act as an insulator to help keep the a child warm.
LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS
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In order for NETS to maintain and periodically replace vital medical equipment and vehicles used in the
emergency transport of sick babies and children NETS requires at least $650,000 per year. Through partial
or full support of any of the wish list items you can help NETS provide kids in your community, and
throughout NSW and the ACT, with the state-of-the-art emergency intensive care services they need.
‘moving intensive care for kids’
2009 WISH LIST
EQUIPMENT TYPE
BENEFITS/ NEEDS
COST $
excluding
gst
QTY
NETS systems are specifically made by NETS and are self-contained, modular units with inbuilt power and medical gas supplies.
They have most of the facilities normally available in an intensive care unit.
INFANT TRANSPORT
Infants and young children can be transported on an Infant Transport System which is suitable for
SYSTEM
patients up to about 30kg.
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

PAEDIATRIC TRANSPORT
SYSTEM
comprising:
Williams stretcher/gas & power module: $100,000
Electric trolley: $14,700
Life support Bridge : $117,000
$231,700
1
$143,700
2
$15,000
2
Older paediatric patients are carried on a paediatric Transport System includes a lightweight bridge
consisting of infusion pumps, Oxylog ventilator and multi-function monitor.
comprising:
Stretcher: $12,000
Electric trolley : $14,700
Life support Bridge: $117,000
STRETCHER
Stretchers are very important piece of equipment required to safely move children up to 16 year of age.
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In order for NETS to maintain and periodically replace vital medical equipment and vehicles used in the
emergency transport of sick babies and children NETS requires at least $650,000 per year. Through partial
or full support of any of the wish list items you can help NETS provide kids in your community, and
throughout NSW and the ACT, with the state-of-the-art emergency intensive care services they need.
‘moving intensive care for kids’
2009 WISH LIST
EQUIPMENT TYPE
BENEFITS/ NEEDS
COST $
excluding
gst
QTY
MEDICAL TREATMENT
PER
CHILD

PER BABY 
The average cost of specialised drugs and consumables used during retrievals.
Donors may wish to support one or more children
The average cost per child
The average cost per baby
$750
$950
ea
ea
$127,286
57,005
70,281
1
1
1
VEHICLES
MERCEDES SPRINTER
AMBULANCE
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NETS uses these ambulances to travel to hospitals in and around Sydney to bring intensive care staff
and equipment to the bedside of sick or injured babies and children. They are then transported to a
specialist teaching hospital for continuing care.
Mercedes Benz 315 long wheel based Sprinters is a longer vehicle and can accommodate two of the
NETS life support systems; one loading from the rear like a regular ambulance and the other sideloading. Life support equipment for a baby or infant and an older child can be carried simultaneously.
This capability also permits a NETS team to be diverted from one mission to another without returning
to Base for a change of equipment and also allows the transport of two patients simultaneously (e.g.
twins).
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The extra space permits additional staff (e.g. for training or particularly complex cases requiring extra
skills), larger supplies of medical oxygen and medical air and a guarantee that a parent can travel with
their child; if desired.
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In order for NETS to maintain and periodically replace vital medical equipment and vehicles used in the
emergency transport of sick babies and children NETS requires at least $650,000 per year. Through partial
or full support of any of the wish list items you can help NETS provide kids in your community, and
throughout NSW and the ACT, with the state-of-the-art emergency intensive care services they need.
‘moving intensive care for kids’
2009 WISH LIST
EQUIPMENT TYPE
BENEFITS/ NEEDS
KEEP A NETS ROAD
AMBULANCE ON THE ROAD 
FOR A

YEAR




Cost includes:
Fuel, oil, tyres, maintenance
Registration and insurance
Toll charges
Satellite navigation updates
Communication charges (radio & telephone)
Medical gases
SATELLITE PHONES
The satellite phone is a vital piece of communication equipment required for areas where there is no
mobile phone coverage.
A satellite phone is fixed in the NETS Ambulance to ensure conferencing calls to NETS Headquarters
can continue or take place in remote areas at any time to discuss the critically ill babies or child’s health
status. This is an important component in the NETS retrieval process.
ASSORTED DVDS
excluding
gst
QTY
$16,889
per
year
$1,985
2
$1,000
7
$995
7
Each NETS Ambulance is equipped with a DVD player to help children focus on something pleasant
and to comfort them rather than concentrating on their illness or injury.
NETS retrieves boys and girls up to the age of 16 years and requires an assortment of DVDs for each
of its seven Ambulances.
SATELITE VEHICLE
TRACKING SYSTEM
COST $
A global positioning satellite device installed in each NETS Ambulance will allow each vehicle to be
tracked by NETS Clinical Co-ordination Centre.
Data from each ambulance will be transmitted into the NETS data centre at NETS Headquarters,
allowing each ambulance to be tracked in real time and viewed on screen. The location of the
ambulance will be visible at all times showing the route the vehicle is travelling. The information
provided by this device will assist in the transportation of babies and children and help determine the
arrival and destination times.
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In order for NETS to maintain and periodically replace vital medical equipment and vehicles used in the
emergency transport of sick babies and children NETS requires at least $650,000 per year. Through partial
or full support of any of the wish list items you can help NETS provide kids in your community, and
throughout NSW and the ACT, with the state-of-the-art emergency intensive care services they need.
‘moving intensive care for kids’
2009 WISH LIST
EQUIPMENT TYPE
BENEFITS/ NEEDS
COST $
excluding
gst
QTY
RESEARCH
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
Children are our future!
NETS is keen to increase its knowledge and skill in transport medicine to further advance its service
and ensure the best possible health outcome for a baby or child during transportation.

$120,000
each
per
year
$800
per
year
Major advances come about from research and development in clinical practice, education and
innovation. NETS is currently involved in a number of research studies but requires the necessary
funding to progress.
STAFF SPECIALTY TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT
YEARLY TRAINING COST
FOR ALL STAFF
NETS staff are now expected to be increasingly expert in areas for which medical and nursing training
had not prepared them.
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

This includes (per person):
Advanced Paediatric Life Support: $1,860 pp
Crew Resource Management (aviation)
: $200 pp
Aviation Security Training: $196 pp
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In order for NETS to maintain and periodically replace vital medical equipment and vehicles used in the
emergency transport of sick babies and children NETS requires at least $650,000 per year. Through partial
or full support of any of the wish list items you can help NETS provide kids in your community, and
throughout NSW and the ACT, with the state-of-the-art emergency intensive care services they need.
‘moving intensive care for kids’
2009 WISH LIST
EQUIPMENT TYPE
EMERGENCY VASCULAR
ACCESS TRAINING KIT
BENEFITS/ NEEDS

These kits will also be used for retrievals.
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

NEONATAL INTERACTIVE
SIMULATOR MANIKIN
excluding
gst
QTY
Emergency Vascular Access training kit will prepare nurses and doctors to safely deliver medications
and blood products directly to a sick child through the bone marrow using specially designed
equipment.
This equipment could mean the difference between life or death of a child if access to a vein is not
possible due to their injury or illness. The power driver very gently penetrates the bone, without
splintering; allowing direct access into the bone marrow to quickly deliver fluid, medications and blood
products.

COST $
$5,371
6
(includes 1
Driver and
5 boxes of
needles)
Emergency Vascular Access Driver plus 5 boxes of needles
Consumables
Driver: $496 each
Paediatric needles (box of 5): $ 975
Adolescent needles (box of 5): $ 975
The manikin [SimNewB] is an essential training device with realistic newborn traits; including true to life
airway and breathing functionality that provides lifelike clinical feedback to assist the NETS Nurse
Educators with resuscitation training.
The SimNewB will play a vital role in the extensive training program run by NETS and allow staff to
practice and maintain their skills.

Additional Components:
Scalable Training Solution:
30,390
1
$ 8,395 each
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In order for NETS to maintain and periodically replace vital medical equipment and vehicles used in the
emergency transport of sick babies and children NETS requires at least $650,000 per year. Through partial
or full support of any of the wish list items you can help NETS provide kids in your community, and
throughout NSW and the ACT, with the state-of-the-art emergency intensive care services they need.
‘moving intensive care for kids’
2009 WISH LIST
EQUIPMENT TYPE
BENEFITS/ NEEDS
COST $
excluding
gst
QTY
TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
MULTI-CHANNEL PRA
(PRIMARY GSM ACCESS – 8
PORT)
Directs calls from the NETS Coordination Centre to mobile phones through GSM interface rather than
physical wires to the exchange.
In case of damage to physical communication lines (copper/fibre), the emergency lines will still operate
at NETS by using this system.
$23,300
1
$25,000
1
Creates back-up route for NETS emergency phone calls.
DECISION SUPPORT
SYSTEM
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A Decision Support Systems (DSS) will assist NETS coordination with information about clinicians and
other resources across all hospitals in the system.
The DSS is a specific class of computerised information system; an interactive software-based system
intended to help compile useful information from raw data, documents, personal knowledge, and/or
business models to identify and solve problems and make decisions.
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ITEMS REQUIRED BY REFERRING HOSPITALS WHO USE NETS’ SERVICES
Patients treated by NETS are referred from hospitals across NSW, the ACT and beyond.
The following equipment plays a key role in the care of critically ill children transported by NETS but is used and stored at referring hospitals.
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In order for NETS to maintain and periodically replace vital medical equipment and vehicles used in the
emergency transport of sick babies and children NETS requires at least $650,000 per year. Through partial
or full support of any of the wish list items you can help NETS provide kids in your community, and
throughout NSW and the ACT, with the state-of-the-art emergency intensive care services they need.
‘moving intensive care for kids’
2009 WISH LIST
EQUIPMENT TYPE
FIRMA-LIFT 300 ELECTRIC 
HELIPAD TROLLEY


BENEFITS/ NEEDS
COST $
excluding
gst
Used to transport retrieval systems from helipad to referring hospital and then back to the waiting
helicopter with a patient installed.
$15,250
ea
NETS is encouraging hospitals across NSW to invest in this trolley. It will help handle patients of all age
groups and is rated to carry 300kg. Some 50 hospitals across NSW have medical helipads.
INTUBATION EQUIPMENT
RESUSCITATION KIT (CHILD)
RESUSCITATION KIT (BABY)
QTY
$400
*specification in development
ea
TBA
For more information or to make a donation please contact NETS on 1800 10 NETS (6387]) or (02) 9633 8728/ 9633 700.
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