In January, 2012, Australian Aid International (AAI) and Global Health Access Program (GHAP) brought medical professionals from around the world to Northern Thailand to help train Karen and Karenni Burmese Medics. This blog recounts their experiences. Health worker training includes the management of landmine injuries, penetrating and blunt trauma, shock, wound and infection care, and orthopedics. Material support includes surgical instruments, antibiotics, anesthetics and other supplies.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
MEGACODE!
One of my favorite parts of the course was Frank's set of Megacodes. Once or twice each day, Frank ran the medics outside and had them quickly treat a variety of emergency traumas. As with all procedures, repetition and practice are key, and the megacodes served as the best way for the medics to memorize the basics and familiarize themselves with treatments.
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