A few months ago I was corresponding with the folks at the hospital in Shell, asking if they were in need of any equipment. Dr. Barton, the anesthesiologist, had mentioned that he would love to have a GlideScope for difficult intubations. Basically, this is a device that allows the operator to look right at the trachea where a tube is placed in order to give the patient a stable airway. The airway can then be used to deliver anesthesia and/or breathe for the patient using a ventilator. Every intubation is a little different--some people's tracheas are not where you think they should be. Some patients may have a lot of extra neck tissue or swelling, making it very difficult to see in order to place the tube. I've used the GlideScope in the US, and it is a very slick machine--the difficult intubations become easy. I sent an e-mail to the folks at Verathon, which is the company who makes GlideScopes. Right from the start, they were excited to be able to help the Hospital Vozandes del Oriente. They graciously agreed to donate a GlideScope unit for the hospital to use. Thank you so much to Jack and Laura at Verathon! You guys are an amazing blessing to us and our patients. And thank you Lord Jesus for always providing what is needed.Wednesday, September 16, 2009
GlideScope
A few months ago I was corresponding with the folks at the hospital in Shell, asking if they were in need of any equipment. Dr. Barton, the anesthesiologist, had mentioned that he would love to have a GlideScope for difficult intubations. Basically, this is a device that allows the operator to look right at the trachea where a tube is placed in order to give the patient a stable airway. The airway can then be used to deliver anesthesia and/or breathe for the patient using a ventilator. Every intubation is a little different--some people's tracheas are not where you think they should be. Some patients may have a lot of extra neck tissue or swelling, making it very difficult to see in order to place the tube. I've used the GlideScope in the US, and it is a very slick machine--the difficult intubations become easy. I sent an e-mail to the folks at Verathon, which is the company who makes GlideScopes. Right from the start, they were excited to be able to help the Hospital Vozandes del Oriente. They graciously agreed to donate a GlideScope unit for the hospital to use. Thank you so much to Jack and Laura at Verathon! You guys are an amazing blessing to us and our patients. And thank you Lord Jesus for always providing what is needed.
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