Wednesday 2/24/10
It has been pretty exhausting so far. Very hot (low 90s). The patients and some staff are staying in military style tents. The OR is working well into the night. There are so many cases to do. We have done mainly fracture revisions, debridements of infected wounds, and yesterday we took care of a guy with a chemical explosion in his face. Burned off his ear and half of his scalp and neck.
Apparently there was a story in the Wall St Journal yesterday about us. We were taking care of a baby Doe and they found her parents in Port Au Prince! There was a 4.5 Aftershock in Port Au Prince yesterday. Nobody will go in buildings because they are so frightened.
There is not time to be sad because it is so busy there is no time to reflect on it all. The people (Haitians) are so nice and appreciative. I woke up at midnight and the roosters were already crowing?!?! I thought they were morning birds?!?!
The Duke Anesthesia folks that are here are really great. I am learning a ton from them. One of them wrote the textbook on Regional Anesthesia. I'm going to miss them when they leave Saturday.
I will write a more detailed account if time allows.
Thank you so much for writing. It seems overwhelming how many people need your help! You are all making a big difference in their lives. We are thinking of you and look forward to any news as you can provide it. Take care...Eugenie
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