Tuesday, February 23
On the Adult side, the team did three hip replacements, including a patient who we had seen in 2005. This man's replacement hip became infected last year, something that happens in about 3% of prosthetic surgeries. The infected hip was removed and his tissues were debrided before he was fitted with a “Prostolac” prosthesis. He will need 6 weeks of antibiotic therapy to clear his infection before receiving another hip in a future year.
In the Pediatric room, baby Mischell (18 months old) had clubfoot surgery. With caudal pain relief for afterwards, she was sleepy in recovery room and very comfortable on the ward. Her feet are very straight now. 
Surgeons dissect the clubfoot tissue on baby Mischell
Dr Jay Jarvis places pin into Mischell's foot with the CAMTA Arthrex drill.
Mischell awakens from anesthesia. L to R: Chris Douglas RN, Michelle Piwowar RN, Jesusa Pulongbarit RN, Dr. Sam Stetsko, Anesthesiologist
Also in the Peds room Maria, a delightful, friendly 10 year old had a plate and screws removed. Maria had surgery through Operation Rainbow two or three years ago and it was time for the hardware to be removed. 
Maria waiting for her surgery with her mother on the left and Dr Clair Forestell and Dorothy McGrath on the right.
Our Central Sterilization area at the new nospital. L to R: Aline Young, Eileen Guilfoyle, Wincy Ho, Barb Moreau