By Quentin Hewitt | Development Director
Community Partners International (CPI) has decided to deactivate this project on GlobalGiving. CPI will continue to support Emergency Medic Teams in Eastern Burma as the program transitions into a new model of commuity first aid to reflect the changes on the ground in Burma.
The project was a success. Funds raised through GlobalGiving enabled CPI to organize the annual Trauma and Emergency Medical Personnel training course in January 2015, attended by 39 health workers from community organizations who deliver trauma and emergency care service in Eastern Burma. The group included 35 medics, three physicians and one nurse. The funds supported transport for the medics to and from the field, training equipment and other supplies that they can take back to the field.
The course lasted 6 days and was run by nine medical volunteers, primarily from the US. The volunteer group included three physicians, two nurse practioners, one nurse/paramedic, one nurse, and two logistics coordinators.
The course covered a range of key topics including anatomy, pain management, chain of survivial, antibiotic usage, patient immobilization, suturing, splinting, IV and fluids use, pregnant, elderly and pediatric patients, burn care, amputation and surgical practice.
During the course, the medics reported back on the injuries treated that they treated in the field during the previous 12 months. They reported treating 207 patients with severe injuries requring emergency care. The types/causes of injury reported in terms of the number of cases (highest first) were cuts/stabs, motor accidents, gun shot wounds, falls, animal attacks, landmines and burns.
Out of the 207 cases treated, 7 deaths were reported, which represents a patient survivial rate of more than 96%. Considering the extremely difficult conditions in which these medics work - traveling long distances on foot to deliver services in remote areas, often lacking supplies and working with basic equipment and facilitiies - and the severity of the injuries that they encounter, this is a remarkable achievement which showcases their skill and dedication.
Thanks to your support, these medics can continue their lifesaving work.
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