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Update from David Puder – Day #4
Posted on February 18th, 2010 1 commentToday we started at 730 am and finished around 10 pm. Alfonso and I worked on the er/short term ward. There are many different groups, all bringing expertise to the hospital. We really have become an essential part of the team, in terms of working up patients, making sure their care is moving forward, and sometimes giving meds, replacing IVs, getting creative… Like how do you treat someone with somewhat limited supplies… At times it is frustrating, at times extremely rewarding! Rounding is done at 12 hour shift changes, attendings are present when needed, and food and water are not an issue. It is hot, but it now feels normal, and the showers are a great end to the day! The key is the history and physical, there are many translators!
Things I’ve seen:
- Malaria
- Typhoid
- Scabes
- Worms
- Trauma
- Seizures
- Stroke
- Hyptertensive emergency
- Sepsis
- Acute abdomen
- Cholecystitis
- Post op issues
- Leptospirosis
- STD not treated
- Tb (pots, extrapulmonary, ect)
- Diarrhea
Continue to pray!
1 responses to “Update from David Puder – Day #4”
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Thanks for the updates, David and Daniel Patton. It gives us a better and better picture of what you face. The pain some of these people have lived with since the earthquake must be tremendous. We can’t imagine it. If you write all this up it seems as though LLU should give you all 2 weeks or more of emergency work!
I’m praying for all of you to get good sleep and rest.
May the Lord increase your wisdom and discernment as to the reasons for illnesses. Also, may He grant you the time to pause, listen, and sympathize with those who are hurting emotionally from the tremendous shock and losses they have faced. A few kind words of comfort can be as healing as some medical treatments for the soul and spirit. I’m sure they also appreciate your prayers.
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Wanda Puder February 18th, 2010 at 22:09