Rosarita has a hereditary condition that causes her spleen to enlarge, even to the point where it became a risk for rupturing. In the United States, she would have received immediate surgery, but because of her family’s financial situation, they had to save for two years before she could undergo surgery.
Dr. Steven Rhondeau presented their initial 15-month data from Peru, demonstrating that ultrasound guided regional anesthesia can be taught safely and effectively to local anesthesiologists
Based upon AIM’s demonstration of effective leadership in implementing advanced anesthesia and laparoscopic surgical programs in low-income countries, Johnson & Johnson selected AIM to be part of their CaringCrowd Matching Funds program.
AIM has partnered with the University of Utah’s Center for Global Surgery. This collaboration expands AIM’s international educational reach.
