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Doctors and nurses save babies in intensive care units rather than cameras

Retired consultant obstetrician Dr Chris Fitzpatrick argues that trained medical staff save neonatal patients instead of surveillance equipment.

Doctors, not cameras, save babies in intensive care | Brief letters
File photo Doctors, not cameras, save babies in intensive care | Brief letters Photo: The Guardian

Medical staff prevent infant deaths

Consultant neonatologists perform daily rounds in addition to remaining immediately available for emergencies. Trained neonatal nurses and properly resourced units are essential for patient safety. These measures ensure babies receive the care needed to survive critical conditions.

Surveillance equipment is not a solution

Installing cameras on cots and monitoring insulin fridges does not save lives in neonatal intensive care units. The report emphasizes that human expertise drives successful outcomes for infants in these high-risk environments.

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