Another Manic Monday In Sudan

Medicating a burn victim

First I will let you know that my day yesterday was very nice. It was quiet around here. Then we received a patient who was burned one week ago. Probably a quarter of his upper back, his shoulder, ear and head. He fell into a fire at a cattle camp. He was given antibiotics. Now he is in terrible pain. It actually looked ok but will need debriding as the skin is getting hard. This could impede his range of motion of his shoulder. Slathered with silvadene cream after putting some clean cloths on it so soften and clean a little. We will look at it tomorrow in the OR to see if we can get some of the skin off. I did medicate him and he slept through the night. I then took a stroll over to north compound to visit with my friend Peter.

This week I am pushing to get finished with the inventory of two containers. With Dr. Junko here, I am not as needed in the medical end of things. A perfect opportunity to get this work done.

My friend, Lee, asked about what should be sent to the hospital. Good question. I am sure each project is unique. The number one question should be "what is needed for this specific project" then stick to that. Questions you may ask are: is there electricity, is there running water, who will this project service, what is the climate (I just came across winter clothes for kids today and it is 120 degrees here in Sudan!) Just be sure to ask alot of questions so that helpful and appropriate stuff can be sent.

Some friends I met on the road

Smiles all around

This evening several of us took a walk to downtown Werkok. It is a small village but is bustling with activity. So many kids and they all want their pictures taken. I really should experiment with my camera and downloading. Any advice from anyone would be great.

Well, this is all for now. I am having a great time and am enjoying Sudan so much. I just love the people here. Sweet and kind.
C