I was supposed to operate at Zedetu hospital today on a child with a huge hydatid cyst (a kind of worm that can migrate thru the bloodstream to the brain), virtually unknown in the U.S. As often occurs that was cancelled and they asked me to start a case I have been dreading for two weeks. Anyway i was greeted enthusiastically in the O.R. By two American anesthesiologists. Maroj is an American born indian who is a third year resident at Beth Israel in Boston; Laura is from Virginia and the mother of 5 who been here for 2 1/2 years. Both were thrilled I was involved in the case and taught me a lot about neuroanesthesia. Some other stories from them that will await my return.
I left after 5 hours (this will be at least a 10 HR case) as I made a commitment to see some patients this afternoon at one of the private hospitals. One was an ophthalmologist and one a nurse. All were very lovely people.
At obligatory tea afterwards on Bole rd. I went to the bathroom. Came back to find a 3rd person seated at out table who I thought must be a friend of the doctor I was with. Turns out he just wanted to speak English. A former physics teacher who speaks excellent English as well as Amharic, French and German.
I'm waiting for a patient who is coming to my apartment with one of Rick's assistants and then off to dinner.
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