Last Thursday in León

Thursday, June 25th

How could fifty patients feel like less then forty four?  Probably because of the extra exam area (we have started running five exam rooms) and the fewer procedures.  Today only one LEEP, I think only three or four cryotherapies.

We switched around rooms, and everyone had fun, as far as I could tell.  I enjoy the heat and kept up on fluids, as I believe everyone has learned to do.  The small room was hot, but had a fan (always a plus).  Helping with a LEEP was great fun for me.  The vacuum worked well for clearing the smoke after it was well charged the night before.

The OB /GYN  residents stayed with us.  One had a test to take and left for some hours.  They unfortunately only have one day with us.  They are gynecology residents, and have seen colposcopies, but starting over each day with a new set, making sure they understand PINCC, takes a bit of time.

The nurse trainees and the one general physician are really enthusiastic, and very good.
Friday has almost arrived.

Dr. Carol Kimball, Family Medicine, PINCC volunteer in León, Nicaragua