Once again, it is a dichotomy here to be having a halloween costume party in our ambulance bay/courtyard of the hospital, drinking (near) beer, eating food and candy, and having fun while ambulances role by with trauma patients.
It was, however, a fun party, complete with a costume contest, a haunted house, and "scary-oki." Some departments, such as mental health, came as a group (the Wizard of OZ). It was truly a great time and brought us a little closer to "home."
It continues to amaze me how great the medical staff is here. I took care of a little Afghan girl who was shot by the Taliban (accidentally or on purpose it was not clear) in the chest. The bullet entered above her collar bone and lodged behind her sternum (breastbone) near her heart. She lucked out that it did not hit any vital structures and the surgeons here were actually able to operate and remove the bullet. It was found sitting on her heart and millimeters away from significant blood vessels. I would put my life in their hands any day. They are truly amazing!
Wow. What were you Brad? Did you take the picture or were you in it? They are lucky to have you over there supporting our troops too! Love hearing the stories. I am sure you will have many many more to tell! Love to you!
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