I am an anesthesiologist and intensivist in Oregon. Last summer I spent 2 months treating children with traumatic injuries. Trauma requires CT scans to diagnose collapsed lungs, internal bleeding, and a variety of other emergent surgical problems. There is no such imaging available in this location. Portable ultrasound is the best alternative as it is cheap, mobile, and versatile in these work conditions. I utilized my every single day.

While they do cost $5,500 each, they were absolutely priceless. Life saving. Truly priceless. By far the most valuable piece of medical equipment for there. I used it to identify life threatening injuries countless times.

At the conclusion of my time there I donated my personal device to the local doctors I know.

This summer I hope to return. I have already purchased another device to bring with me to use, and then donate at the conclusion of my time there.

I am hoping to raise money for the cost of these two ultrasound probes.

Entry is never guaranteed. As such it is possible the probe does not make it in. If that is the case I will make sure it goes in with a trusted individual and will be picked up by my local doctor friends there.

Thanks for considering!