You read about my my time working with the VVF ladies and now we have transitioned onto Plastics. What does that include? One person thought it was surgeries that included the materiel of plastic, like amputations and prosthetic. Here on the African Mercy we have been blessed to work with three talented Plastic Surgeons and a resourceful plastics team leader Nurse.
Here is a snap shot of the surgeries that are being preformed at this time
Cleft Lip
Lip reconstruction
Burn Contractures (Hand, Feet, Axillary, Elbow, Face, and Knees)
Eye lid reconstruction
Cysts
Keloid
Neurofibroma
Noma
With surgery burn contractors are released and skin grafts are done to restore use of limbs that have been contracted for years. With out proper care after a burn has occurred the skin heals in the position that is has been held in. resulting in loss of range of movement and use of the limb.
There are so many new surgeries, and care plans. The age range is 4-50+ years old. Now a day at work can include walking into the unit to receive report and having two young kids run at you for a good morning hug. You pick one up and place them on your back while you pick the second up into your arms. I love the mix in patients, it is so refreshing. I hope to tell the stories of patients and more about the surgeries in future blogs. This was just a snap shot of the work that we have moved onto.
Please keep these patients in your prayers as they are all needing smooth recoveries and we need to pray against any infection and discouragement we may come across along the process. I'm excited to share some of their stories in future posts!! Until then have a wonderful week!
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