Regional Center for Cystic Fibrosis, Inauguration, Barberini, Hospital Increased Data

Regional Center of Cystic Fibrosis, inauguration, Barberini, hospital increased "In the first quarter of 2018, Gubbio Hospital -Gualdo Tadino is the most developed hospital in Umbria, both in terms of performance and turnover, thanks to the excellent organization and the presence of excellent companies such as the Regional Reference Center for the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis ". This was announced by Luca Barberini, Regional Councilor for Health at Social Cohesion and Wellbeing, this morning at the inauguration of the redevelopment of the "Regional Center for Cystic Fibrosis", within the I & # 39; Hospital Gubbio-Gualdo Tadino. from others the general director of Usm Umbria 1, Andrea Casciari, the mayor of Gualdo Tadino, Mbadimiliano Presciutti and the deputy mayor of Gubbio, Rita Cecchetti

"The data collected – a explained Barberini – show that in this hospital, in the first three months of the year, there was the largest increase in turnover for ordinary hospitalizations and day hospitalizations with the best growth, thanks to the professionalism of the health professionals, the investments made and the new road infrastructure that made it more easily accessible.We will continue to strengthen this hospital garrison, also developing the network of health services. local health, through the next redevelopment of the Casa della Salute in Gubbio and the ancient Calai di Gualdo Tadino. "

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With regard to the renewed Regional Cystic Fibrosis Center, the counselor pointed out that "this is a high quality structure, which gives important answers to about 80 patients affected by what is considered the most common rare genetic disease, coming not only from Umbria, but also from outside the region. "

The general manager of Umbria Usl 1 spoke of" lighthouse of regional health, which will be even more effective through the improvement of the quality and safety of spaces dedicated to the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis and other chronic lung diseases. "

Casciari also highlighted the data relating to the activity of the hospital, pointing out that" the trend in bed utilization rates has increased from 78.3% in 2016 to 85% percent in 2017 and it is estimated that in 2018 it will reach 89.5 percent. At the same time, the adequacy of services has increased and the total business turnover has grown from 29 million euros in 2016 to around 30 million euros in 2017, while we estimate that more than 32 million euros will be reached in 2018 "

the next interventions that will be carried out in the hospital garrison were announced: the restructuring of the resuscitation for the activation of sub-intensive therapy multidisciplinary, with 2 extra beds and activation, since July 23, of 8 new beds including 4 multidisciplinary and 4 of medicine

Teresa Tedesco, medical director of Gubbio-Gualdo Tadino Hospital, Guido Pennoni , Director of the Department of Pediatrics and the Regional Center for Cystic Fibrosis, Maurizio Biscontini, also spoke at the inauguration of the Regional Center for Cystic Fibrosis, Vice President of the Italian League of Cystic Fibrosis U mbria, representatives of the badociations of the terri They donated furniture and tools to the structure

The Center ensures the prevention, the early diagnosis, the treatment and the rehabilitation of the people affected by this pathology, with a management comprehensive care, home care and a multidisciplinary approach. 19659004] The structure is part of the operational unit of Pediatria North Area and currently follows about 80 patients, from Umbria and neighboring regions, aged 0 to 49 years, of which 47.5% are more aged 18 years old. In June and July, it hosts fibrokyst patients from Belarus. In addition to cystic fibrosis, complex chronic lung diseases are also followed

The new headquarters of the Center, separated from the pediatric ward adjacent to it, includes two clinics, one for children and one for adults, a secretary, a gym with a respiratory function laboratory, a diagnostic laboratory and sweat badysis, a waiting room. There are also two hospitalization rooms for cystic fibrosis patients, supported by pediatric physicians when they are hospitalized

The Association Running in Perdifiato "By Gualdo Tadino, through a fundraiser, he donated furniture and tools. In particular, 6 seats and a table for the waiting room, a display board, a scale with an altimeter, a personal computer. To this are added the recent donations, by the same badociation, of a device for the non-invasive detection of transcutaneous PCO2 and the determination of capillary blood PCR. The Gubbio Leo Club has also donated an orchidometer and otoscope to the pediatric department.