Bideford Bridge Rotary Club sought a sustainable anaesthetic solution for the developing world. We know of one suitable solution that exists and would be delighted to learn of others. It is the Glostavent® designed and manufactured by Diamedica (UK) Limited. We do not claim that this is the only anaesthetic answer but it is the only one found which ticks all the boxes and is backed up by studies, academic papers and testimonials. Provided with set up, training and continued support. The Glostavent® continues to work when power and/or oxygen fail, is simple to use, easy to maintain and service locally and is robust enough to cope with the challenging environments in which it finds itself. Present in over 30 countries on 5 continents, it has already been purchased by such organisations as Marie Stopes International, Direct Relief International, Child Health Advocacy and Medicins sans Frontieres. Bideford Bridge Rotary Club is asking for your help in raising awareness of anaesthesia which seems to us to be a neglected but vital discipline and to help ensure that the Glostavent®, or any comparable piece of lifesaving equipment, is made available to save the many lives being lost each day. The best surgeon in the world cannot operate without anaesthesia.
If Rotary is to significantly improve child and maternal health and widespread pain and suffering then we believe improvements in anaesthesia are the most, cost effective and quantifiable solution. Please help us to provide it.
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