Wednesday

Wednesday: The day started rather slow for those of us in surgery with only two cases on the schedule, an open gallbladder surgery and a debriedment of pressure ulcers. After we finished those cases and rounds, we went to the Haitian market. Dr. Martin enjoyed his first 4-wheeler ride. Quite brave, considering he is the team surgeon!

It was very interesting so see the amount of wares that were available for purchase. You could buy anything from chicken or pigs, to medication and make-up. There were even people selling large piles of new shoes. Kind of makes you wonder how they get the things to sell, as there is no such things as a local Wal-mart here. I've attached a picture of Dr's Richeme and Martin in the OR.

I've also attached a picture of the faithful am walking crew. Would you believe that we are willingly getting up at 6am to hike up the hill for 45 min? It's actually quite beautiful. There are many Haitians walking with their animals to the market or to graze.

While we were at the market, Dr. Richeme got a call that a trauma was in the ER, so we hopped back on the 4-wheeler, minus Dr. Martin, and returned to the hospital. We actually ended up going back to the OR to do an ORIF of an open fracture.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Kristin