CMAC Video Laryngoscope in the UnityPoint Health- Methodist Emergency Department Patient Experience Foundation Grant Awarded The UnityPoint Health- Methodist | Proctor Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to Methodist Emergency Department. This grant will allow them to purchase an upgraded Video Laryngoscopy (CMAC) machine and ultimately save lives. Dr. Jason Stringer describes the process and value this equipment provides. Intubation is a defining skill of the Emergency Provider. We are experts of the “Airway Emergent Airway. However, at times our success is limited by our tools. Before Video Laryngoscopy (CMAC) we relied upon direct visualization or Direct Laryngoscopy to visualize the vocal cords. This requires a direct line of sight - straight line - to be successful at obtaining/ securing an airway. As you can imagine, this is sometimes very difficult in patients who have sustained trauma where they cannot be moved or manipulated to increase chances of success for a direct line of sight. This is also complicated in patients with unusual anatomy, decreased neck mobility, or with blood or secretions in the airway. When we cannot obtain a direct line of sight, the success rate of tracheal intubation decreases drastically. This can result in a significant increase in morbidity and mortality. Video Laryngoscopy -- the CMAC -- allows us to see around corners. It gives us an up close visualization of the cords and the surrounding anatomy. It allows us to do this without compromising the patient's cervical spine. Video Laryngoscopy (CMAC) saves lives! Thank you for providing us with the tools to succeed. Your contribution will help save lives when time matters most.”
CMAC Video Laryngoscope in the UnityPoint Health- Methodist Emergency Department Patient Experience Foundation Grant Awarded The UnityPoint Health- Methodist | Proctor Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to Methodist Emergency Department. This grant will allow them to purchase an upgraded Video Laryngoscopy (CMAC) machine and ultimately save lives. Dr. Jason Stringer describes the process and value this equipment provides. “Airway Intubation is a defining skill of the Emergency Provider. We are experts of the Emergent Airway. However, at times our success is limited by our tools. Before Video Laryngoscopy (CMAC) we relied upon direct visualization or Direct Laryngoscopy to visualize the vocal cords. This requires a direct line of sight - straight line - to be successful at obtaining/ securing an airway. As you can imagine, this is sometimes very difficult in patients who have sustained trauma where they cannot be moved or manipulated to increase chances of success for a direct line of sight. This is also complicated in patients with unusual anatomy, decreased neck mobility, or with blood or secretions in the airway. When we cannot obtain a direct line of sight, the success rate of tracheal intubation decreases drastically. This can result in a significant increase in morbidity and mortality. Video Laryngoscopy -- the CMAC -- allows us to see around corners. It gives us an up close visualization of the cords and the surrounding anatomy. It allows us to do this without compromising the patient's cervical spine. Video Laryngoscopy (CMAC) saves lives! Thank you for providing us with the tools to succeed. Your contribution will help save lives when time matters most.”
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