Last month we… Listened to our founder and chair Atul Gawande’s TED Talk in Vancouver (his last one was viewed more than 1.5 million times!) Joined obstetricians and gynaecologists at the Royal College of O&G World Congress in Cape Town, consulting with this critical community for global surgery, and sharing their perspectives on camera Proudly […]
Dr. Renda Suleman on the transformation and immediate impact of capnography on patient care
For the third year running, Lifebox ran to sign up and attend the Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland Conference – now in its 90th year, dignified and dedicated as ever! More than 1,500 Rotarians from across the country gathered in sunny Belfast at the Waterfront Conference Centre, a grand venue with its toes on the […]
When it comes to making global surgery safer, where in the world do you start? At home. Diaspora communities are some of the most passionate and effective agents for safe surgery and anaesthesia we’ve met, with a connection and commitment to their country that powers long-term change. Take Nelly-Ange Kontchou, a fourth-year student pursuing her […]
He also single-handedly organised the first ever Lifebox workshop in India. And with his mantra of “Safe anaesthesia, Safe Surgery, Safe Patient” it’s hard to resist his enthusiasm and can-do attitude when it comes to all things surgery related. Here we chat to Surajit about his quest to improve the safety of anaesthesia in his […]
With countries worldwide experiencing second and third waves of COVID-19, many patients are struggling to access healthcare services for vital COVID-19 care. Lifebox has partnered with India COVID SOS to develop resources for the home use of pulse oximeters to monitor COVID-19 patients. COVID patients may suffer from “silent hypoxia” – with patients becoming hypoxic without […]
To mark World Pneumonia Day on 12 November we’re delighted to share an interview with consultant anaesthetist and Lifebox Research Fellow, Dr Nick Boyd, who is part of a team working to enhance the Lifebox oximeter and neonatal probe for diagnosis of pneumonia in children under five. Over the year’s you’ve supported Lifebox’s training workshops, follow-ups […]
My name is Emma Spencer and I’m a final year medical student at the University of Bristol in the UK. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to spend a month last year at Kitovu Hospital in South Western Uganda, with visiting colleagues from the Great Western Hospital, Swindon. When thinking of how best […]
1990: the year that pulse oximeters became an American standard for safe anaesthesia monitoring. 1989: the year they made this car. It’s a natural fit – and a perfect colour match! Calling all cyclists with an interest in classic cars, safer surgery and a day out at the beach – the Lifebox Mini is hitting […]
Lifebox and CAMNOWAA: making surgery safer in Cameroon Lifebox Foundation is proud to be working in collaboration with the Cameroon North West Association of Anaesthetists (CAMNOWAA) to increase surgical safety for patients and anaesthesia providers in Cameroon. Lifebox donated 60 pulse oximeters, and training will be delivered in collaboration with CAMNOWAA to anaesthesia providers across […]
