This year the CAMTA team has benefitted from the purchase of a state of the art Glidescope. This is the "go-to" device when intubation is difficult and has been used during several of our surgeries. The Glidescope is particularly helpful with patients who have small jaws, prominent teeth or a more rigid neck.
The Glidescope costs about $13,000 and was purchased using casino funds. Thanks to everyone who has worked a casino for us. This is how your time and commitment benefits our patients in Ecuador.
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The Glidescope inserted into our young patient's airway.
(Consent was given by the family for photographs.)
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The Glidescope provides direct video imaging of the larynx. It can make difficult intubation easy.
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