All is well this morning mid-week through the final week of our time in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
OR Update
Today we are doing four surgeries! This is the most we have done in a day and it's due to the hospital's strong support for our mission. The hospital has brought an additional cardiovascular perfusionist, and anesthesiologist to support Dr. Gilbert. Additionally they have opened a second OR room, so Dr. Gilbert and his team can quickly move from one completed operation to the next.
PICU Update
The beds are still full. We have a short 20-second video below showing Jose and Stefanie, both teenagers, resting.
Recovery Update
The evening went well. . . all the kids are feeling stronger. Richard is walking around a lot. Amazing -- Richard was brought in last Monday in critical condition. He suffered through a 12-hour car ride with his father to get to Hospital del Nino Bustamante because they knew Mending Kids' doctors were here. We'll have pictures and video of Richard later on.
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