Surgical Equipment Needs: Ear, Nose & Throat

The division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, also known as Ear Nose and Throat Surgery is currently in urgent need of life saving equipment for their department.

Software for the New Image Guidance System for Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

The image guidance system allows for very precise localization of instrumentation during complex primary and revision sinus surgery.  This surgery is very delicate because of the close proximity to the brain, orbit and optic nerve.  Fortunately, this piece of equipment has been purchased for the SCGH site however it now requires the sophisicated software to allow it to be used for sinus surgery.

By assisting us in the fundraising of this vital software you will be supplying our healthcare professionals with the latest tools to provide the highest standard of care in endoscopic sinus surgery.


Microlaryngoscopy Instruments

This equipment allows precise treatment of vocal cord lesions causing voice disorders, such as a hoarse or breathy voice.  It is also used for vocal cord biopsy to rule out or confirm cancer of the vocal cord, so that appropriate curative treatment can be undertaken.  Our current equipment is several years old and in need of replacement.


Laryngoscopes

This equipment is integral to managing patients with urgent obstruction of the airway or breathing passage. It is important to always have a set sterilized and available to manage acute airway emergencies.  It will allow our healthcare professionals to provide timely care with the best equipment available leading to a much greater chance of a positive outcome.


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Help us purchase these vital tools for the ENT Surgical Team by making an online donation.  Simply send us an email with your intention to direct funds to ENT and then donate using our secure, e-commerce website.  You will receive an email confirmation once the gift has been processed and your tax receipt will be sent in the mail.

        

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