New technology enhances infant care at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital

October 6, 2025

FOND DU LAC – SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital has introduced a new video laryngoscope, which Loraine Carley – SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital manager of women’s health – inpatient OB/GYN – said, aims to improve the safety and success of intubation procedures for newborns, especially those born prematurely.

“This technology will be a game-changer for our team and the infants we care for,” she said. “This makes placing an endotracheal tube easier, faster and more successful. It’s especially helpful for teaching, because everyone in the room can see what’s happening on the screen.”

Carley said the Neo-View video laryngoscope – which is funded through a $7,200 gift from the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation – uses a fiber optic camera to give clinicians a high-definition view of a baby’s airway on a separate screen, enhancing visibility compared to traditional laryngoscopes, which require direct line-of-sight into the mouth.

The Neo-View, Carley said, is part of SSM Health’s ongoing commitment to investing in technologies that enhance patient outcomes and support clinical excellence.