AANA EDGE

February 4-7, 2026

Louisville, KY

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GuideStar VP Business Development Ryan Ruedebusch and Case Manager Melanie Kushner attended the AANA EDGE 2026 conference in Louisville, Kentucky. The conference focused on cutting-edge educational techniques, simulation design, and curriculum development for the next generation of CRNAs. More than 660 CRNAs, APRNs, and RNs attended the conference. 

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Melanie commented: “It was a pleasure getting the opportunity to connect with dedicated educators and practicing CRNAs, allowing us to demonstrate how EpiZact supports hands-on learning, strengthens clinical confidence, and enhances patient safety for the future of the CRNA community. We value the connections made at EDGE, and are committed to continuing to expand the exposure and adoption of EpiZact as an innovative tool to help shape the future of anesthesia care.”

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Attending this conference allowed GuideStar to engage with practitioners dedicated to clinical excellence. GuideStar remains committed to supporting the CRNA community by providing innovative tools like EpiZact that enhance both the provider experience and patient outcomes.

 

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About EpiZact
Epidurals are performed to provide anesthesia to a patient, by means of injection of medication into the epidural space. Traditionally, epidurals are performed using the “loss of resistance” technique. EpiZact is the first device developed for epidurals that is designed to stop the forward motion of the needle upon sensing a loss of resistance, providing a tactile and visual signal to the user while simultaneously stopping the needle from further advancement, potentially reducing the incidence of accidental dural puncture.

About GuideStar
GuideStar Medical Devices is a medical device company located in Victoria, BC. The Company’s flagship device, EpiZact, was designed with the intent of reducing the incidence of accidental dural punctures during epidural administration. GuideStar is committed to offering innovative solutions to unmet medical needs with a primary goal of enhancing patient safety.

 

Investor Contact
Mike Dolphin
CEO, GuideStar Medical Devices
info@guidestarmd.com