As a result of the increased use of wood for cooking, we have seen an increase in the number of burns. During the past months, the clinic has cared for many burn patients, some minor and some fairly extensive. The girl shown below is a regular patient at the clinic. She came in recently with a facial burn that was 24 hours old. Our nurse Ling had seen the girl the night before and provided some basic care and a tetanus injection. The next morning when she came to our regular clinic, her eyes had swollen shut and the burns were causing her severe pain.
The first picture I was able to get was on day #3 after the burn. She was looking somewhat better by this time. We continued daily debridement and cleaning for her for more than 2 weeks. I was concerned about the amount of scarring that would occur but she did remarkably well. Even the pigment in her skin began to return after some time. She continues to do well and is seen at the clinic with the rest of her family.
Day # 7
Weeks later...
1 comment:
I just want to say thank you for Helping the Filipino People.
If we could only give you something to say thank you.
But our smiles and warm hearts are the only thing that we can give you in return.
Salamat Po sa Tulong Ninyo!!!
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