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.
Dr. Dave Cubitt with the Glidescope.
The Glidescope inserted into our young patient's airway.
(Consent was given by the family for photographs.)
The Glidescope provides direct video imaging of the larynx. It can make difficult intubation easy.
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