Closing Time.... One last call for Medical Equipment

Hola amigos! Today was our last day working in the hospitals in Guatemala. We returned to OSHP  and continued to inventory, test, repair, and organize the medical equipment. Halfway through the day we took a short break for lunch and were presently surprised with gifts from the leadership of OSHP. It included the photograph we took on the first day along with a letter expressing their appreciation and a calendar. It was an incredible experience to hear about the larger impact we would have on their patients and increasing their ability to serve those in need.

After lunch, we continued our work and made final presentations. We inventoried over 250 medical devices!!! It was a wonderful ending to our work week. We also enjoyed a joint dinner with the students and faculty of UVG with whom we worked with during the week. Professor Luis Pedro Montenegro gave the Vandy Crew  "Guatemalan goody bags" filled with wonderful mementos. In our penultimate post, we leave you with a couple reflections of our Antigua endeavors.

Dr. Paschal
This has been an amazing week in which we tested and fixed more equipment than any group I've ever brought to Guatemala.  This is due in large part to two factors -- the deep engagement of Prof. Luis Pedro and so many of his del Valle students and some serious organization on our part.   I am really proud of Anna and Seiver who did a fabulous job designing and implementing a system for us to use to inventory, collect notes on, and tag well over 250 pieces of medical equipment at OSHP.  Working with the del Valle crew brought in such strong electronics perspective to complement our biomedical perspectives.   The synergy was both productive and instructive.  Our BME's have knowledge and confidence now that they will carry forward in their careers.  To top off a wonderful week, I used Linus Lee's Pass the Pigs style to roll an incredible double leaning jowler!

Sophie
It has been an incredible week in Guatemala and the past couple of days spent at OSHP have been both exciting and rewarding. When we first arrived at OSHP, I was overwhelmed by theCecilia and I worked on  I have learned so much from her and the other the del Valle students this past week, and hopefully we will still be in contact even after the trip.