So today was restful. I woke and rounded, later than on weekdays, and was left with a task. A family was promised to go home by today, but on a busy service, promises are often forgotten in the medical community. Doctors rely on comfort levels when making judgement calls like discharge dates. I had remembered an earlier conversation with this dad that had indicated he needed to be home soon, and his son was indeed ready to go minus some casting that we needed to do. Cast technicians work M-F like in the states. After reminding the surgeon of his promise, he told me we would walk over and try to find someone to cast (something that would never happen in the States). God provided a willing person with the time and resources and I was charged by the doctor to help put this cast on.
Please pray for this boy. He has an infection in his bones, it could cause him to loose walking function for the rest of his life if it does not clear. He has had surgery to remove what was bad that could be seen and he is on antibiotics to help clear the blood. Our team treated, but only Jesus, the great physician, can heal. We protected his leg with a cast for the treatment process to be facilitated.
So the patients leg is protected and he is home in his bed tonight. I thank God for the small part that I was able to play in today's adventure.
Ps: Cute kids get even cuter with whole body casts.
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