Tuesday, 22 November 2022
Category: Medical
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Fixing hips and rubbing elbows
Read More: Fixing hips and rubbing elbowsAs we approach the end of week two, joint camp has finished up, and we are back in the operating room. In general, we have all found our […]
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Week One winding down
Read More: Week One winding downIt is actually amazing that our first week is coming to a close. The morning started early for Dr Ani and Josef. A hand injury came in the […]
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A Tale of Two Days
Read More: A Tale of Two DaysDay one with the full first shift team began at a typical 730 morning report. Usually, morning report can be a very long experience of presentations from medical […]
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The beginning of the next chapter
Read More: The beginning of the next chapterWe have touched down in Moshi! Jennifer and I, thankfully, had an uneventful and on time flight. We arrived into Moshi, and we met by our driver after […]
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Updating week 3
Read More: Updating week 3It’s been a few days. Transitioning to a new team has been great. We’ve gotten Dr CAsey and her daughter Claire up to speed and I think they […]
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A crooked staff can’t cast a straight shadow
Read More: A crooked staff can’t cast a straight shadowWednesday morning arrives and we are ready to take on the day. The ankle case is posted. I think I discussed her situation briefly. In summary, this lady […]
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A smile
Read More: A smileThe week-end, ahh, the week-end. A good time for us all to enjoy some R&R. I’m leaning on the team to take up the blogging mantle, so hopefully […]
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A word on wards (graphic images)
Read More: A word on wards (graphic images)Friday is here, and today we will skip the usual summary and just talk about the ortho ward. There is no way to prepare a new volunteer for […]
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Trying to find a groove
Read More: Trying to find a grooveDay 2- Day 2 Begins as expected with morning report. Morning report consists of presenting the patients admitted the night before and reviewing upcoming cases for the day. […]
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Arrival and leaving the starting gate
Read More: Arrival and leaving the starting gateWheels up! After weeks of packing, months of discussions, and years of anticipation. We are back in the air heading for Tanzania! The initial group consists of two […]