Clinica Dia #1. Hay muchos pacientes hoy en clinica. Carolina y yo vemos 40 con Dr. Gonzales- antes tres y media en la tarde. Estaba bien a trabajar con ella, y aclimatar a la lengua. Aqui esta mucha gente con enfermadades cronicos: Hipertension, Diabeta, Colesterol Alta, Obesidad, y Asma son ejemplos. Ejemplos de medicamentos usado estan Enalapril, Metformina, Aspirina, Pravastatina, Atorvastatina, Salbutamol nebulizador, y prednisone. Algunos tratamientos estan similar de Los Estados Unidos. Otros problemas muy comón son infeciónes de la orina, artritis, infeción respiratorio, diarrea, parasitos, y anemia.
La Clinica a Amos es privado, pero le recibe supportado de las iglesias - yo pienso que Bautista- no estoy cierto. Ofrecen servicios a la publica con bajos costos: 50 cordobas para consultado, examenes, y varias medicinas. A veces, hay una poca carga para medicamentos preciosos. 50 cordobas es aproximamente $2. Examenes comón son analisis de orina, lipidos, quimicos basicos (creatinina, glucemia, acido de urico), cuentas a la sangre, y examen Papnicolau-- y cultivo fecal.
En la sistema de salud en Nicaragua, hay clinicas y hospitales: privado y publico. La Ministeria de
tuberculosis, y vacunas. También ofrece varios otros consultados y procedimientos en hospital sin cargas, pero Ud. necesita a traer su comida, sabanas, y frazadas. (http://www.minsa.gob.ni/)
Hay también Casas Maternas- lugares cerca el hospital donde mujeres embarazadas que viven lejos se pueden quedarse- cuando el dia de parte esta cerca.
En Inglés
Clinic Day #1. Today was busy: Caroline & I saw 40 patients with Dr. Gonzales- and this was before 3:30p. It was good to be with her and get acclimated to using the language-- all day. There are some things similar to the USA here: Obesity, HTN, Diabetes, Asthma, Artritis, and Hypercholesterolemia are common chronic diseases- with similar treatments: metformin, asa, enalapril, and statins. More frequent acute complaints are urinary infections, respiratory infections, parasites (*ascarids & giardia), diarrhea, and anemia. Frequent tests we run at the clinic are UAs, lipid profiles, basic chemistries, CBCs, stool cultures, & pap smears. Their is an in-house lab tech in the mornings.
In the Nicaraguan health system, there are public & private clinics and hospitals. MINSA, the Ministry of Health offers programs for patients with HIV, tuberculosis, and has a large & successful vaccination program.. The also offer services for those in hospital- although you need to bring your own food, sheets, blankets & etc. For pregnant women who live far away from the hospital, the government has set up "Casas Maternas", where she can stay, near her due date, so if medical care is needed during-or soon after delivery, it is available.
The clinic at Amos is private, but low cost. It is supported, I think, by Baptist churches. For 50 cordobas (about $2) one can consult with a physician, have some tests, and receive medications. For some of the expensive medicines, or ones not at the clinic, there is a small charge.
Personally speaking, it was a bit overwhelming at first (with all the Spanish), but as the day wore on, I got better at the tempo, speed, and intonations. Context is important. I am looking forward to tomorrow & am planning on a good night's sleep tonight! Hasta Luego :)
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