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James DuCanto, MD, Anesthesiology, Milwaukee, WI

JamesDuCantoMD

Anesthesiology Milwaukee, WI

Ambulatory Anesthesiology, Obstetrical Anesthesiology, Regional Anesthesiology

Anesthesiologist

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  • Office

    2900 W Oklahoma Ave
    Milwaukee, WI 53215
    Phone+1 414-649-6000

Summary

  • James (Jim) DuCanto, M.D. is an Anesthesiologist in private practice for the past 23 years in Wisconsin who is, for lack of a better description, is obsessed with airway management innovation and teaching.
    His recent innovations include the SALAD technique and Simulation System for airway decontamination, the SEADUC, a portable manual suction solution for both hospital and prehospital applications and the SSCOR DuCanto Suction Catheter, a large bore hyper curved rigid suction catheter intended for routine and Emergency Airway Management.
    Jim teaches airway management practice and procedures both clinically as well as in simulation for a wide range of caregivers, from respiratory therapists and paramedics to physicians. In addition to his clinical practice, he serves as a consultant to multiple medical device companies, and recently accepted the role of Medical Director of the Mid-State Technical College EMS Program.

Education & Training

  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 1993 - 1996
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1992 - 1993
  • Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
    Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 1992
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoBA, Biology, 1984 - 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1995 - 2026
  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1997 - 2025
  • WY State Medical License
    WY State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Service Award Department of Internal Medicine, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, 2010

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Sudden Hypoxemia in GI Procedure Relieved by a New Distal Pharyngeal Airway (DPA): Case ReportJuly 2023

Press Mentions

  • The Ducanto Catheter—It Sucks!
    The Ducanto Catheter—It Sucks!September 2nd, 2024
  • Amid Desperate Need for Ventilators, Calls Grow for Federal Intervention
    Amid Desperate Need for Ventilators, Calls Grow for Federal InterventionMarch 25th, 2020
  • Prehospital Tradeoffs by Dr John Glasheen #SMACCDUB
    Prehospital Tradeoffs by Dr John Glasheen #SMACCDUBFebruary 18th, 2017
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Industry Relationships

  • Inventor, NascoInventor of the Nasco/Lifeform SALAD Simulator2016 - Present
  • Inventor, SSCOR, Inc.Inventor of the SSCOR DuCanto Suction Catheter2016 - Present