Physicians for Peace reports from Haiti
Our friends at Physicians for Peace have a couple of first-hand accounts from the aftermath in Haiti worth reading. You can find a full list of ONE’s partners here, many of whom are continuing to assess the situation and provide much needed relief to the region.
From Physicians for Peace:
News continues to come in from our partners in Haiti about the incredible devastation and the challenges of treating those in need. Dr. Lisbet Hanson, an Ob/Gyn who has done extensive work in Haiti to help expectant mothers, sends these reports from her Blackberry:
“Internet out today. Too busy anyway. Going to lie down for a while, then head back to help. Delivered twins, have set bones, helped with amputations, sutured, started IVs, washed wounds, done emergency ultrasounds… So much trauma, not enough of us to go around. Mirabelais standing room only. Patients are leaving Port-au-Prince any way they can. We are triaging patients in ED and church here in Cange. Stepping over people in shock with arms dangling, bones exposed.. It’s unbelievable…”
“Unbelievable day and its just getting started as people find their way out of Port-au-Prince to other hospitals. So many traumatic amputations, open fractures, puncture wounds and crush injuries…. We need orthopods and anesthesia people, lots of them. And more mattresses as wards full and churches filling. Will try to send photos when I can. If Partners In Health team can get here to replace us we are thinking of heading to DR end of the week. Will stay in touch. Thanks for support.”
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January 14, 2010 at 11:30 pm
god bless what you are doing for those affected by this earthquake.
January 15, 2010 at 12:44 am
Prayers to you all….Footprints in the sand…..Amen
January 15, 2010 at 6:25 am
Hi Dr. Lisbet Hanson,
Thank you so much for helping those affected by this terrible disaster. My prayers contine…
January 16, 2010 at 3:07 pm
God Bless all of those that are suffering and those lives lost in such a horrific tragedy. Our prayers go out to the entire county of Haiti, and those fortunate to be elsewhere. Thank you to all of our Dr.’s and Nurses in SW and South Fla. for all you are doing. My heart and soul are there with you as you work to save the precious lives.
FORGIVE THE DEBT!
Thanks to all of the military and other humanitarians that are there assisting also. God thanks you for your compassion.