Retalhuleu, Guatemala 2015 Guatemala: Day 5 – Third Day of Surgery –Pre-Op & Rounds

            This morning we paused at the bus to enjoy the sights and sounds of a Guatemala dawn:

 

 

ROUNDS

Before starting surgery in the morning, the surgeons check on their patients from the day before and give instructions for post-surgery wound care. 

 

Rony & Dr. Milton

 

 

Dr. Ron & Kenia with her Mother

 

 

Jorge is comforted by his Mother    

 

 

 

Clearly the balloon helps Joseline recuperate

 

PRE-OP

The patients stay the night before so they are ready for surgery the next day. Mystic Palencia of La Crescentz, CA is the Ward Coordinator that oversees the patients prior to surgery making sure they do not eat or drink anything. As they wait, the children are given small donated toys to play with and crayons for coloring to keep them busy:

 

 

 Dr. Paula explains the paper doll book to Mystic  

 

 

 

 

 

Elvia & her new stuffed animal

 

 

             

 

Geisel & Her New Toy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ailin Sports New Glasses

 Before the patients go to surgery, they are checked again by the Pediatrician:

 

Dr. Al's final check of Mirlim

 The last stop is just outside the Operating Room -

 

Norma waits with her Mother . . . almost there . . .    

 The handmade donated blanket is bestowed and the patient taking into the operating room  - - -

 

Nurse Margoth & Dr. Bridgett get child ready for Surgery

 

Tomorrow - another volcanic burp  . . . .

 

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