Today was yet another amazing day. Working at the Nancimi Clinic we were able to provide so many different services to the patients. Along with routine medical exams, Amanda Bruggman, MD, was performing ultrasounds on the pregnant ladies presenting to the clinic. Her patients were so happy to be able to have a glimpse at their unborn child and feel that sense of security that so many of us in the world take for granted. We also cared for 3 very sick patients who had to be transported to the hospital. Two of the patients were transported in private vehicles. The GivingMore team transported the third patient 10 miles to the outpost in Tola. The patient was extremely ill and was taken via ambulance to the hospital in Rivas.
All in all, our team saw 109 medical patients and 37 dental patients.
All in all, our team saw 109 medical patients and 37 dental patients.
Meanwhile, Darrel Morrison and Oscar Martinez drove to Rivas to drop off five boxes of medical equipment to the local emergency department, including Ambu-bags, surgical instruments, suturing material, Foley catheters, airway management equipment, and orthopedic supplies. The estimated value of the donated supplies is $4,000.
In the afternoon, local nurses and physicians from surrounding medical clinics and posts drove to Tola to listen to Alberto Hazan give a talk on medical ethics. The importance of patient confidentiality, as well as techniques to receive and give criticism in the medical work place was emphasized. His audience consisted of around 20 RNs. In the same building, Adrian Martinez continued his dedication to the topic of CPR by giving a one on one class to the local ambulance driver. This team of physicians also cared for patients with chronic conditions including diabetes management, hypertension, etc. At the outpost in Tola, the director of the clinic expressed her appreciation over having the GivingMore team in Nicaragua.
The team worked hard, the patients were given care, and at the end of the day, the team was exhausted. We absolutely cannot wait until tomorrow.
In the afternoon, local nurses and physicians from surrounding medical clinics and posts drove to Tola to listen to Alberto Hazan give a talk on medical ethics. The importance of patient confidentiality, as well as techniques to receive and give criticism in the medical work place was emphasized. His audience consisted of around 20 RNs. In the same building, Adrian Martinez continued his dedication to the topic of CPR by giving a one on one class to the local ambulance driver. This team of physicians also cared for patients with chronic conditions including diabetes management, hypertension, etc. At the outpost in Tola, the director of the clinic expressed her appreciation over having the GivingMore team in Nicaragua.
The team worked hard, the patients were given care, and at the end of the day, the team was exhausted. We absolutely cannot wait until tomorrow.
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