While it may look like a pen, a CryoProbe works more like a magic wand. This tiny tool uses nitrous oxide or carbon dioxide to safely and effectively freeze tissue in seconds.
Sault Area Hospital’s Ophthalmology Program relies on a CryoProbe to treat eye diseases – like retinal tears and glaucoma. It can also remove certain skin cancers!
While the CryoProbe is only needed a few times a week, it provides quick, effective, vision-saving treatment to patients in Algoma. If it wasn’t available, and a patient had to travel for treatment, they could be at risk of permanent vision loss.
Right now, the CryoProbe at Sault Area Hospital has reached the end of its “useful life.” At over 20 years old, it is getting harder to keep it working, and it needs to be replaced.
Newer CryoProbes have updated features that can help optimize treatment. They come with options to better tailor the procedure to the patient’s specific needs.
Donations keep this care available, locally!
Your support can help bring a new CryoProbe to our hospital, ensuring patients have access to this “cool” care, close to home.
The support of local donors helps SAH stay up-to-date with the latest equipment, helping every patient receive the best possible care.
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