See What’s New at
McLane Children’s Scott & White!
New Pediatric Procedure Suite continued
otolaryngology (ear, nose, throat), and
oncology for spinal chemotherapy.
“Not many centers have a procedure
suite like ours,” says Dr. Barad. In
fact, young patients are coming from
beyond the state of Texas, including
New Mexico and Oklahoma, to benefit
from the expertise of the procedure
suite team. “It makes a huge difference
to focus our care only on children. This
includes giving them a choice—with
their parents’ input—for sedation, and
making sure numbing cream is applied
to their arm so the sting is minimal for
IV placement,” says Dr. Barad. “What’s
really great for children is that when
they wake up, there’s no nausea and
no stomachaches. They can go back to
school and resume normal activities the
next day.” n
Dr. Jonathan Ramprasad (foreground), Dr. Ashis V. Barad, and Dr. Murali Jatla
next to the endoscope in the new procedure suite at McLane Children’s
Hospital Scott & White.
PROCEDURE SUITE WISH LIST
To make one of these wishes come true,
call the Foundation Office at 800-293-4483.
Breath Testing Device | Cost: $14,000
Olympus Scopes | Cost: $348,000
A hydrogen breath test that diagnoses several
gastrointestinal conditions, such as lactose intolerance,
Helicobacter pylori infection, and food intolerances.
The most relied-upon piece of equipment in the procedure
suite, these are upper endoscopes and colonoscopes
designed specifically for children. They allow direct
visualization of the intestinal tract.
ERBE Argon Plasma Coagulation System | Cost: $58,000
A device that uses argon gas to control bleeding. This system
would be used primarily for emergencies involving children
bleeding from ulcers or other lesions.
Olympus Washer | Cost: $31,000
A high-speed cleaner for the endoscopes that increases
efficiency and eliminates contamination. This machine allows
for two endoscopes to be washed at the same time and is
of the highest quality.
Given ManoScan Platform | Cost: $187,000
A three-pronged system that includes:
• A pillcam (camera within a pill) that takes pictures
inside a child’s body that a traditional endoscope can’t
reach. This evaluates ulcers, inflammation, and polyps
in a child’s small intestine.
• A probe that measures pH or acid content in the esophagus.
• A manometer, which measures muscle tone of the
sphincter and other muscles to better understand the
source of chronic constipation and stooling accidents.
Learn how Dr. Barad has changed the life of a four-year-old boy suffering
from eosinophilic esophagitis through treatment in the new procedure suite.
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