Introduction
The training at the Provincial Hospital in Moussoro was opened at 9:20am by Vournone Payebbé, the Interim Health Delegate for the Bahr el Gazel province. He noted that “intensive care is an important challenge for our hospital.” He encouraged the participants to follow the training well in order to “increase their level” and be better able to respond to challenges.
The training
The training started with a presentation by Dr. Michael Schüle on monitoring of oxygen saturation and non-invasive blood pressure. Next, the participants were able to use a pulse oxymeter and scope in small groups.
After a break, warning signs were presented and discussed. Finally, the participants responded to clinical cases. In order to simulate real conditions, actors played the role of patients.
Scenario 1
A 14-year-old shepherd is brought the hospital by his uncle. He has been kicked in the stomach by a camel. He complains of pain on his lower left side. He suffers from asthma and uses a salbutamol inhaler as needed.
Scenario 2
A 20-year-old woman comes to hospital four days after having given birth to her second child at home. Her pregnancy and delivery went smoothly, but she has been feeling bad for the last 48 hours.
Conclusion
The training finished with a summary of the day’s topics. Certificates were given to participants and a group photo was taken. 20 people total benefitted from the training.
This was the 7th training given by Service au Sahel at the hospital in Moussoro. The association is always ready to prepare other training days for the months to come.