Yes, it's 5am and I haven't been to bed in almost 24hrs. No helos today, thankfully, and the ER is emptied out. We are consolidating patients to the central "new hospital" tent area. Just when we had everything squared away, we were met with a TORRENTIAL downpour...flooding, leaking tents. And to top it all off, one of our team members, Rick, fell extremely ill. I have been up with him all night in the hospital ICU. The team really pulled together to care for him...carrying equipment down the muddy street on their backs, oxygen tanks, cardiac monitors, drugs, IV fluids. He is out of the woods and will be just fine.
After a day/night like this, I can honestly say it is a privilege to be here with such a committed and caring group of doctors and nurses, most of whom I have met just 2 days ago. Well, given I haven't slept a wink, you'll have to wait until later for more pics of today's events, etc...
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Stay healthy and be safe to all of you! Thank you for the updates, it is a whole new perspective on everything I have been seeing on TV, etc. These blogs make it much more personal. All the best to everyone!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your daily updates. My brother, Doug, is one of the nurses on your team. Your updates help to guide our prayers and give us insight into what you are doing. We are praying for you all and the many many lives you are touching.
ReplyDeleteDr. DeLeeuw-
ReplyDeleteWe Miss You! Be Safe!! You are awesome, as a surgeon/physician and to work with! :) I'm sure they will appreciate with all their hearts your help and we are so greatful here!
God Bless You All!!
Dr DeLeeuw's Best MA ;)
Hi Joseph,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful pictures and updates. My daughter, Kyonna, is one of the nurses accompanying you also. This blog has afforded me the opportunity to provide a visual for my grandchildren. Thank you for 'keeping it real'. We are so proud of all of you back home. Please continue to be safe!
Thank you so much for taking time to journal for us. I look forward to it now. Stay safe and well. I wish I were there to help.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
Linda Dolezan
Our prayers are with all of you and we are thinking of you often. Try to stay healthy and get some Zzzzz's as much as you can. We all look forward to your safe return. God bless you all- tell Dr. Fred Ferlic ND men's BB won last night!!!:)Peace- Memorial Hospital ACC staff
ReplyDeletethank you to all of you! and a big hey to kyonna!! all of your icu peeps are thinking of you!! praying for all to stay healthy and a safe trip back home!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the daily posts to keep us updated. I look forward to reading more. Our prayers are with Rick to continue on the road to recovery and we hope that he is strong soon.
ReplyDeletePlease tell Dana that his wife and daughter are thinking of him and that we miss and love him.
Our thoughts and prayers are will all of you. We are proud of what you are doing for the people in Haiti. Stay safe! ~Carie
It's so nice to hear alittle every day!! I work with Dr M Yergler at SBO . Mike be safe and try to get some sleep. I pray for all of you every day.Alot of your patients have ask about you. Deb Marshall
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update on Rick who is my brother. Despite correcting the hyponatremia, the systemic effects of this electrolyte disturbance and the heat will not be good for his functioning as a medical professional. He should come back home to recuperate and should be encouraged to do so by his medical colleagues.
ReplyDeleteJames N. Skupski MD, MPH
Ask Rick Skupski to answer his cell phone if he has it with him
ReplyDeleteJames N. Skupski MD, MPH