I am happy to report that the infrastructure and the staff at our hospital are well prepared to aid in this crisis. Patients are getting proper pre-operative evaluations, being registered with patient numbers and are being processed in a much more organized fashion than before. We are seeing many of the same types of crush injuries and all types of fractures that were seen here in 2010. But up to this point we have not even needed to perform a single amputation. Previously there was a much higher need for one and done operations, but now with our long term follow up, ability to do secondary procedures and our rehab team the situation is much better.
Ok I am falling asleep. 😴
Hopefully more updates soon.
Thank you for the update and good news that HAH is still up and running well to provide for the needs there. Praying for HAH , your doctors and staff and Haiti and that God will provide for all your needs to care for the injured ? May God be with you and guide your hands with His wisdom, might and power! May His Blessings be upon you all✨?
Sincerely, Virginia Chamberlain
I’m so relieved to see you’re part of Haiti is ok.Thanks for the update. US news reports said the epicenter was destroyed & area hospitals were overwhelmed. The report of gangs made it look like coming to your hospital might be impossible. You’re predictable Dr. Nelson. I pictured you strategizing how to manage the deluge of patients & operating for hours. Will the rainstorm flood the hospital at all? ?. for you.