This has been a typically atypical week in casualty. We have had some of our standard medical and trauma patients but the past couple days have been pretty interesting. Here is a very brief…
Read more“Daktari, can you come to Casualty right away?”
“Daktari, are you around? Can you come to casualty right away?” It was Saturday morning and I was on call for the medical service, waiting for a page from my interns letting me know…
Read moreLonging for Home
The past couple weeks have been rough. As we expected, it was hard leading up to the anniversary of Hannah’s death. Lately work at the hospital has also been increasingly difficult. There have been…
Read moreJust another day in casualty
I’ve said before that no two days in the ER or in casualty are the same…it’s one of the things that I love about my job. This past week added two more very memorable…
Read moreCatching Up
A lot can happen in only a couple of weeks. The past few weeks have brought interviews for interns, a three day quality seminar, lots of interesting patients and our first real family vacation…
Read moreTrauma and poisonings and snake bites…Oh my!
I would never say that shifts in the emergency department are dull in the states. Even a “calm” shift presents unique challenges and unbelievable stories. (If I didn’t experience many of the events first…
Read moreA different kind of week
This past week has been a little different than most for me. The beginning was very much the same. I was on call this past weekend and, honestly, was glad to see it end….
Read moreLife is Fragile…Handle with Prayer
I know that this is one of those cutesy lines that you see on plaques but does it ever ring true. This week has been another whirlwind of activity and events. Patients in casualty…
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