Tower Of Babel

Well, yes, I am going to say it…TGIF. I am really looking forward to tonight and the weekend. Seems to me this week has dragged on and had its fair share of work. In addition, the people in payroll should (I hope) have salvaged my current account by now.

Anyway, what is with the title? No, is nutten you will read about in your local newspaper and you won’t see it on CNN. On Wednesday evening, dragging my weary self along one of the many corridors at the hospital on my way to the car, I was greeted by one of my Anaesthetic colleagues who stopped me to have a chat. She started off by saying, “Congratulations!” Of course, quite confused, I didn’t know what she was referring to…..(I wonder if she heard that I am coming into some money!?)

She went on to tell me that the case was quite interesting reading. Case?? She said, “Yes, the case you folks in skin published in the West Indian Medical Journal with that child with the multiple ulcers….Pyoderma gangrenosum.” Suddenly it clicked……”Oh, that one. I never knew that it was published.”

I told her thanks and she said she wanted to see more from us as she always finds skin so interesting. Well, those of you who been lurking in these parts for a while may recollect that I had mentioned the case of this little girl last year. Real trying. Trus me, nuff blood, sweat and tears went into the mangement of that liitle child. I am happy to report also, that she has been fine for more than six months now…on no medication! Happy for her, her parents and I must say a big up to all our hardworking nursing staff. If it wasn’t for these dedicated women, I don’t know what our service would be like.

So, Dr. D and some of the crew are now in the literature….yep, it can be a bit trying at times, but academic medicine does have its moments. BTW, the bleaching article has been submitted to said journal and we are waiting to hear if they will accept it…somehow I think we gone clear.

So, despite what may be taking place in the news with this beast of a hurricane, I have good reason to lick some juice later. And, you are all free to join in celebrating with me…wherever you are. Have a good one peeps.

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