Week one in review

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Week One in Review

The journey for Team 1 draws to the close and they pass the baton to Team 2 who arrived in Quito last night. 

 

Josue, known as the boy with the awesome hair, and his mom arrive at clinic day. In discussion with translator Adam Petriw and anesthesiologist Dr. Florian Rudolph

 

58-year-old Cecilia comes to Clinic Day hoping for a hip replacement to be able to keep up with her nine grandchildren.

 

Nurse Sabrina Brown poses with little Ricky

 

Dr. Lilley's young protégés twins, Damon and Dustin with Dr. Lilley. One of them had clubfoot surgery at CAMTA when he was a toddler years ago. Today, he loves to play soccer. The twins came in for Clinic day to shadow Dr. Lilley.

 

Scarleth is only two months old and has severe clubfeet. Her young parents hope that CAMTA can help. Scarleth is one of two babies that will be corrected using the Ponseti method (see baby Jeremy's story for details on the Ponseti method).

 

Sandra Getuba taking a shine to baby Scarleth.

 

Cute baby Jeremy makes a splash. From left Krystle Steeves, Andy Escalona, Consuelo Alvarez, Justine Ferguson and Aline Young.

 

Little Dana and her mom are waiting for the OR team to prep her for surgery.

 

From left: Janet Roberts, Dr. Sumit Gupta, Dr. Jay Jarvis, Dr. Florian Rudolph, Alexandra Cevallos, Francisco Gallardo and Rae Lim consult with a pediatric patient before surgery.

 

From left: Andy Escalona, a local student translator and Dr. John Holmes consult with an adult patient

 

The adult OR team hard at work. From left: nurse Melaney MacLeod, Dr. Benjamin Herman, Dr. Paul Leung and Dr. Ed Masson.

 

The pediatric OR team in surgery: From left, Dr. Jay Jarvis, Dr. Marc Moreau, Dr. Sumit Gupta and nurse Rae Lim.

 

The Ward is a hub of activity. Blanca, with Ward nurse Gloria Ribero, is happy to have her surgery behind her,

 

Julexi turning the camera on the CAMTA team for a change.

 

 

Does it get any cuter than this???? 4-year old Abigail.

 

Little Dana snuggling with her mom after her surgery.

 

8 year old Galo is relaxing after his surgery.

 

Maitie came in from the jungle to have her hip operation.

 

Gotcha!!! Joanne Brown (writing on the whiteboard) does not like her picture taken but we were able to sneak up on her anyway.

 

Teaching patients how to properly walk on crutches is a crucial part that determines are whether patients are ready to go home. Rachel Oates assisting a patient that had hip surgery the day before.  

 

Physical therapy assistant Justine Ferguson (with Adam Petriw translating) helps a patient walk the stairs. All patients must pass the stair test before being released.

 

A family affair: Husband and wife team, retired nurse and mission lay person April Ivess and anesthesiologist Dr. John Holmes, enjoy volunteering together.

 

 

 

 

Wrapping up a successful week. Mission logistics coordinator Matthew Moreau and CAMTA Administrator Sandra Getuba are all smiles, catching some fresh air on the hospital terrace.