Kris Torgeson, MA, MPH
Kris Torgeson is a former Secretary General of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) International. She collaborates with Ariadne Labs on issues related to improving the safety of surgery and anesthesia in low and middle income countries. At Ariadne, she works closely with Lifebox’s founder and president, Atul Gawande, as well as Lifebox board members William Berry, Alexander Hannenberg, and affiliated member Alex Haynes. Ms. Torgeson also partners with Ariadne Labs on monitoring and evaluation of Lifebox’s equipment, education, and the World Health Organization’s Surgical Safety Checklist programs worldwide.
Press Release: A new report published today in the journal Anaesthesia reveals the positive impact of the donation of Lifebox pulse oximeters and training to patient safety in Malawi. The year-long study investigated the effect of the charitable donation of 83 pulse oximeters, along with intense training for anaesthesia providers in their use, and management… Continue reading Study reveals how Lifebox pulse oximeters lead to patient safety improvement