Bazan Grande Day 2

First full day of clinic. Wow! We hit the ground running and worked the whole day through. Even with lunch time, there were people always working. We never really shut down at all.

Brynn and Andrew (med students) are collecting data for a poster presentation on H. Pylori (a gastro intentional bacterial infection that can cause ulcers). So far, every patient that we have seen has conceited to be tested. Great data for their project!

Cheryl and Paris spent the entire day in spiritual clinic. They had an opportunity to pray for Pastor Arillio and his wife. Pastor Arillio has approximately 20 churches in the rual area that he presides over; he is a busy man. They also shared the story of our spiritual braclets to adults and children and shared the gospel.

Spiritual Braclets:
     Black - Represents sin. You sin, I sin, we all sin
     Red - Represents the lood of Jesus. Jesus died for you and for me
     White - Jesus blood clean us from our sins
     Blue - Represents baptism. Baptism is an external example of what Jesus has done to us internally
     Green - Represents growth; growth in spirit
     Yellow - Represents heaven. One day we will go to heaven, to be with the Lord and Jesus

Clinic had some interesting cases today. Renae had a patient who had been diagnosed with H. Pylori in the hospital but could not afford the $40 is cost for treatment. He was elated when we were able to treat him at no cost. In the same family, the daughter was diagnosed with a terminal heart murmur. The family was told to expect her to turn blue in 4 to 6 months and die. Renae checked the girl out. With her super smarts she discovered a faint murmur, caused by anemia! A simple fix!!!

Andrew had a couple, both with the same STI (sexually transmitted infection). He came to pharmacy for a recommendation on treatment. Together we gave tandem ceftriaxone shots (in the butt muscle).  It was so so so funny because the woman took the shot without batting an eye, while the man was shaking like a leaf. When he was walking around the church waiting for his medications, he was holding his rear the entire time! We also taught them how to use condoms using the base of an otoscope. When in Ecuador it is appropriate to improvise! Later in pharmacy, I helped counsel the same couple. There were a number of one time medications which we administered right away. Again, the woman threw those pills back no problem. Her husband... Well, he winced and grimaced and choked. It was so difficult not to laugh at him.

Unfortunately, we had to turn people away today. The hope is that we will see everyone tomorrow before leaving for the next village.