Monthly Archives: February 2013

Phan Rang: day 4

Posted on February 28, 2013 by L. M. Asta

The surgical schedule was hard to keep up with today. One mother couldn’t bear to have her 4 month old go without eating for the necessary 4 hours and fed the baby before two scheduled surgery times. Having food in … Continue reading →

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Phan Rang: Day 3

Posted on February 27, 2013 by L. M. Asta

Days start at the hospital here, just like back home when there are newborns or patients on the pediatric ward. First, we round on yesterday’s patients and send some of them home, then we check the patients scheduled for surgery … Continue reading →

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Phan Rang: Day 2

Posted on February 26, 2013 by L. M. Asta

Patients stay overnight in the hospital on mats on the floor the night before surgery so they are waiting for us in the morning. From there they go to the operating room decorated for the lunar new year. The notice … Continue reading →

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Resurge Medical Volunteer Trip: Day 1

Posted on February 25, 2013 by L. M. Asta

          I am out of the office for two weeks working as a pediatrician for the Resurge International trip to Phan Rang, Vietnam. The team consists of six doctors, four nurses, and two coordinators/translators who will … Continue reading →

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The Red Eye

Posted on February 18, 2013 by L. M. Asta

  There are lots of reasons an eye can be red. Some common ones include: infection inflammation trauma foreign body Getting hit in the eye or getting dirt or soap in the eye are usually pretty obvious and require evaluation … Continue reading →

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