Shortage of surgical equipment in Quebec could delay heart surgeries

Quebec hospitals are facing a shortage of key medical equipment needed to perform heart surgeries. A drop in the supply of oxygenators, a device that delivers oxygen to patients during heart surgery, means that patients may be facing potential delays. Dr. Louis Perrault, the president of the Quebec Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons, says that a contingency plan has been put in place in case the situation worsens. "A contingency plan was submitted Thursday to the professional se