New Ultrasound Equipment Enhances Paediatric Sepsis Care in Aberdeen
Specialist equipment, funded by charity donations, aims to provide faster, less invasive treatment for critically ill children at Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital.
By Kirsty Lennox
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Close-up of a specialised ultrasound probe on a sterile cloth in a hospital setting.
Critically ill children in Aberdeen are set to receive improved care thanks to new specialist ultrasound equipment donated to Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital.
Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital is now equipped with new specialist ultrasound equipment, designed to support faster and less invasive care for critically ill young patients. This advancement is the result of a collaborative effort between Sepsis Research, SPIFOX, and NHS Grampian.
The handover of this equipment exemplifies how charitable fundraising, clinical expertise, and sepsis research can unite to enhance paediatric care in Scotland. A significant donation of £37,620 from SPIFOX, combined with additional fundraising by Sepsis Research through events such as the Aberdeen Kiltwalk, has made this vital service possible.
Clinicians will utilise the new equipment to assist children with suspected sepsis and other serious conditions. It will aid in obtaining intravenous access more swiftly and with reduced discomfort, thereby minimising the need for more painful alternative procedures.
Sepsis, a condition that can affect anyone including babies, children, and new mothers, can rapidly become life-threatening if not promptly recognised and treated. Sepsis Research stated that this initiative in Aberdeen aligns with its broader objective to fund leading research, increase awareness, and translate evidence into improved patient outcomes. The charity also highlighted the ongoing need for better funding for sepsis research to support more projects, equipment, and scientific advancements reaching patients and families.
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"Too many families know how quickly sepsis can turn lives upside down. This equipment will help frontline teams care for critically ill children more quickly and more comfortably, and it shows what is possible when research, awareness, fundraising and the NHS work together. At Sepsis Research, the goal is not only to raise awareness of sepsis, but to support the research and practical improvements that lead to better outcomes. Sepsis research still needs far better funding, which is why we are continuously fundraising to back more research, more equipment and more science in action."
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"We are pleased to be working alongside Sepsis Research and SPIFOX to bring this fantastic new equipment to NHS Grampian. This will significantly benefit children and families in our care. In suspected sepsis, timely assessment and treatment are crucial, and better ultrasound-guided access can improve both the speed of care and the experience for young patients and their families."
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"SPIFOX exists to support children and young people in Scotland through tangible projects that make a real difference. This donation is exactly the kind of practical, high-impact initiative our supporters value, and we are proud to help bring this equipment to Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital."
The donation of this equipment underscores the importance of science-led partnership working, bringing together charity leaders, clinicians, corporate supporters, and stakeholders to enhance outcomes for children. The article also acknowledges Summer Cowan and her mother for their visit to learn about the new equipment.
Based on information from the official source: NHS Grampian (06/10/2026)
