Down on new admits other then post-ops.

Actually just got up from an hour nap! We have been essentially down on new admits other then post-ops. It’s very cagie what cases come in so they can get medical personnel out. All rumors indicate this will be as early as possible, but we will see. The backlog is almost gone by the end of the day. We brought 20 on board for the last of the ortho procedures, and these are many re-do’s. We have dropped to 21 patients in the ICU. I have to say, though, that we have 15 paraplegics and quads moving up to ICU for wound care and respiratory therapy, so we will become a step down for neurologically injured tomorrow.

Haiti is balking at taking some of the head injured back. There’s really no place for them. Apparently the on shore places promise a lot, but are very limited—ie, power by generator for only 12 hours, no suction equipment, on and on. The pro-side for this is a 150-bed IMED intermediate care facility they are putting up on the ground, to be staffed by non-governmental organizations with help from us. I think John Perri is on the ground with it, not sure. Anyway, it’s the hope that they will allow us to off load and go. Getting patients back to the US is a challenge. We’re not getting many through the vetting process at the embassy.

Anyway, will try to see the Super Bowl today and keep working to get back ASAP!


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Dr. A, we are very proud of

Dr. A, we are very proud of you and pray you guys come home safe. Thank you for keeping your blog going. It is really nice to feel like we are in the loop. Elizabeth sais hello and that she misses you. Your patients keep asking when you will be back. Most of them wont stop talking about how proud they are of you, and how much they miss you. Keep your spirits up, and we will continue to have you and the rest of the crew in our prayers! See you back soon! and God Bless!! Letty Tillery

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