Mother speaks of Starship staff 'saving daughter's life' as hospital hits peak capacity
New Zealand’s only intensive care unit for children has hit peak capacity, with staff working overtime and non-emergency surgeries for the countrys youngest patients being delayed. To help meet demand there are plans in motion for a total $40 million expansion of the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) that would see 10 new beds built in time for next year’s winter, if it can secure the current $8 million funding shortfall. Meanwhile, unit staff are working hard to service the health need...
Source: tvnz.co.nz