Burncare Blog
Training Workshops Centered on Play Therapy and Team Approaches to Care
Written by: Gretchen J. Carrougher RN, MN
From the field: Managua, Nicaragua
The morning began with a presentation by Lisa, our psychologist. The information she presented stimulated...
Team Focuses on Easing Trauma Among Young Burn Patients
Written by: Dr. Lisa Tropez-Arceneaux
From the Field: Managua, Nicaragua
Today was a very productive day filled with nonstop interaction. I...
Building on 2011 Training, Team Returns to Pediatric Burn Unit
Written by: Gretchen J. Carrougher RN, MN
From the field: Managua, Nicaragua
Note: For the second year in a row Physicians for Peace has come together with ReSurge...
At Burn Care Conference in the Philippines, a Chance to Train and Learn
Written by: Jessica Sherman, PT, DPT
From the field: Manila, Philippines
March 4, 2012
Today was the second day of the Rehab Workshop: Lower Extremity Casting and the last...
Burn Care Conference in Philippines Emphasizes Hands-on Education
Written by: Lacey Watford, MSOTR/L
From the field: Manila, Philippines
Watford is the Acute Care Therapy Team Leader at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Va.
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At Burn Conference in the Philippines, US Nurse Sees both Ability and Need
By: Margaret D. Waite, RN, BSN
From the field: Manila, Philippines
Waite is a nurse at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Va. Sentara Norfolk General is the...
'They Do So Much with So Little': A Surgeon Reflects on Burn Care in the Philippines
Written by: Jay Collins, MD
From the field: Quezon City, the Philippines
Dr. Collins is a surgeon and associate professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Va....
Hope Restored in the Philippines: A Visit to Paradise Heights
Written by: Laura Gwathmey, Director of Global Health Programs, Physicians for Peace
From the field: Manila, Philippines
We hit the ground running today, starting the morning with a...
Keys to Successful Care Across Cultures: Trust, Flexibility
Written by: Beth Franzen, OTR/L
From the field: Guatemala City, Guatemala
Lisa and I arrived in this beautiful, temperate climate from wintery Winnipeg, Canada and Minneapolis,...
Nurses Talk Technique During IV Workshop in Guatemala City
Written by: Jennifer Storch,RN
From the field: Guatemala City, Guatemala
Today, our group witness the training we’ve been stressing all week implemented without hesitation. It...
Care for the Caregiver: Nurses Share Insight in Guatemala City
Written by: Jennifer Storch,RN
From the field: Guatemala City, Guatemala
Hola! Buenas Dias! I love nothing more than working with people who are passionate, excited, and...
On Return Mission to Guatemala, the Students Become the Teachers
Written by: Carolyn Ramwell, RN, MSN
From the field: Guatemala City, Guatemala
What do doctors, nurses and therapists from Brazil, Canada, America, Honduras, Nicaragua and...
Expertise and Passion Come Together for Better Burn Care in Guatemala
Written by: Mary M Kwasniewski, Senior Director, Global Health Programs
From the field: in Guatemala City, Guatemala
Wondering what would bring together two nurses and two...
Good Cheer, Friendship and Training
Written by: Terrence Sheehan, MD
From the field: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Note: Dr. Sheehan is the medical director of the Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland.
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Hope in the Face of ‘Heartbreaking Injuries’
Written by: Terrence Sheehan, MD
From the field: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Note: Dr. Sheehan is the medical director of the Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland.
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At Training's End, Needs for Future Missions are Defined
Written by: Terrence Sheehan, MD
From the field: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Note: Dr. Sheehan is the medical director of the Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland.
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Dr. Lisa Tropez-Arceneaux’ Work Featured in Times-Picayune
The Psychology Times - vol. 3 no. 5
At Burn Clinics in Dominican Republic, Providers, Patients and Students Collaborate for Better Care
Written by: Anna Wood, PFP staff
From the field: Santiago, Dominican Republic
This morning my group took a tour of the pediatric burn clinic...
Using Video Technology in Burn Care Workshops - El Salvador
Written by: Ginna Alexandra Parra Montanez
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A Grand Tribute and Moving Moments
He is the most distinguished professional in the Caribbean and Latin American region well known for his work with...
Feedback from the Field: 'Better Care, Teamwork and New Beginnings'
Note: From Nov. 2-5 Physicians for Peace worked with in-country partners in Honduras to advance the skillset of burn care professionals, so that they can provide...
At Burn Clinics in Dominican Republic, Providers, Patients and Students Collaborate for Better Care
Written by: Anna Wood, PFP staff
From the field: Santiago, Dominican Republic
This morning my group took a tour of the pediatric burn clinic...
In Honduras, Team-Building and Breakthrough Techniques
Written by: Michael Serghiou, OTR
From the field: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
We began the day discussing the importance of disciplines working together in...
In Honduras on Day 2, a 'Busy and Productive' Schedule
Written by: Lisa Tropez-Arceneaux, Psy.D
From the field: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Today we started at CRISAQ with an introduction to burn rehabilitation in...
At Workshop, Educational Exchanges Cross Borders
Written by: Dr. Edwin Agsaoay
From the field: Guadalajara, Mexico
Last September, we attended the joint XXXI Congreso Nacional Asociacion Mexicana de Quemaduras and IX Congreso de la...
Team Comes Together at Burn Conference in Mexico
Written by: Ginna Parra
From the field: Gualalajara, Mexico
Note: Parra, a dedicated therapist from Costa Rica, was first introduced to Physicians for Peace volunteers when she met...
Workshop, Lectures and Networking at Burn Care Conference
Written by: Kristin Koch, MS, OTR/L
From the field: Guadalajara, Mexico
Today is the second day of Congreso de la Federacion Latinoamericano de Quemaduras. I have enjoyed...
Burn Care Team Addresses Conference in Mexico
Written by: Anne Klinkhammer, PFP staff
From the field: Guadalajara, Mexico
Note: Physicians for Peace staff and volunteers are in Guadalajara for an international conference...
Burn Care Team Makes Strides at Rafidia Hospital
Written by: Emmagene Worley, MCV medical student
From the field: West Bank
Note: Our multi-specialty team hit the ground running in the West Bank. The team’s efforts, led...
Enthusiastic Staff Greets Burn Care Team in West Bank
Written by: Emmagene Worley, MCV medical student
From the field: West Bank
Note: Our multi-specialty team hit the ground running in the West Bank. The team’s efforts, led by...
Assessing Current Burn Care Training Needs and Looking Forward
Written by: Lisa Arceneaux Psy.D.
From the field: Managua, Nicaragua
Today we arrived at the hospital for 8 a.m., changed into our scrubs and went to multidisciplinary rounds....
Team Prioritizes Teamwork on Burn Care Mission
Written by: Lisa Arceneaux Psy.D.
From the field: Managua, Nicaragua
Since some of the patients were discharged to outpatient status, there were fewer patients today. Nursing, OT...
Collaboration Leads to Education on Burn Care Mission
Written by: Lisa Arceneaux Psy.D.
From the field: Managua, Nicaragua
Note: In an effort to combine resources and reduce duplication in services, Physicians for Peace has...
Costa Rican Burn Clinic - Skin Bank On-SIte Provides Advantages
From the Field: Santiago, Costa Rica
Written by: Genie Lindsey
Costa Rica exists among hundreds of...
Burn Care Team met with dedication and enthusiasm from the Burn Unit of Children National Hospital in Costa Rica
From the Field: San Jose, Costa Rica
Written by: Genie and Nicole
Medical Program: Burn Care
It is great to be back here and be reunited with the staff at the...
Reflections from San Pedro Sula
Written by: Susan Meagher, R.N.
From the field: San Pedro Sula, Honduras
I am sitting in the airport in San...
Pain Control and Hands-On Instruction
Written by: Susan Meagher, R.N.
From the Field: Tegucialpa, Honduras
From the nursing side it was a good day...
Signs of Improved Burn Care on Return Mission
Written by: Susan Meagher, R.N.
From the Field: Tegucialpa, Honduras
This is my second visit to the pediatric burn unit at Hospital Escuela, a 1,400-bed public...
Hope for Burn Patients
Written by: Cynthia Hester, BSED, R.N.
Submitted from: Lubbock, Texas
Our team of two registered nurses, two occupational therapists and a psychologist has just...
Day One at Hospital Burn Unit in DR
Written by: Anne Klinkhammer, PFP staff
From the Field: Santiago, Dominican Republic
A Burn Care mission in the Dominican Republic this week has two occupational...
On ER Tour, a Chance to Assess Need
Written by: Emily Tinsley, R.N., MSNEd
From the Field: Guayaquil, Ecuador (Fact Find mission)
Our second day in Guayaquil began with a tour of La Junta Children's...
Learning About the Past and Talking About the Future in Ecuador
Written by: Emily Tinsley, R.N., MSNEd
From the Field: Guayaquil, Ecuador (Fact Find mission)
Our first assessment day here in Guayaquil, Ecuador, was full and...
Participants Give Burn Care Programs Glowing Reviews
We already knew that the PFP team of burn care professionals that worked in El Salvador and Nicaragua this fall made a big difference on their missions, but the accolades for their work...
Serial Casting Can Prevent Significant Contractures for Burn Patients
On our first visit to the clinic in El Salvador at Bloom Hospital, we spent the morning treating a select group of current burn rehabilitation patients working with the team to trouble shoot the...
What you can do with a few supplies and 28 hands
We were charged with the task of training a diverse group of clinicians whom had never made a high temperature thermoplastic face mask – this in and of itself is a very complex, time consuming and...
Burn Care: It’s all about “mis ninos”
Our time is ending and we are preparing to return to our homes. We exchanged email addresses and will continue to communicate with the good friends and colleagues we have made. It’s a small world...
Burn Care: Small baby steps lead to large improvements patient outcomes.
The work continues. We have been in the hospital early, giving some lectures. We then went to the burn unit and assisted the nursing staff with patient care. We tried to form our suggestions...
I fell in love with a country. Nicaragua will forever be with me.
From the Field: Day 6: Managua, Nicaragua - Final Day
We were rewarded with a day of festivities and relaxation hosted by the Pellas family at one of their private...
26 Great minds don't always think alike - which is good - it allows for many new ideas to form.
From the Field: Day 4: Managua, Nicaragua - Burn Consortium
This statement emphasizes the energy generated at this year's fourth annual burn consortium. This year's...
What does it mean to be on a Physicans for Peace mission?
Tuesday, Day 2 of our trip was spent touring both a public burn unit, Fernandez Velez Paiz Hospital, and a private burn unit, APROQUEN, as well as looking for partnership potential between local...
El Hospital Docente Materno Infantil Fernando Velez Paiz
From the Field: Day 2: Managua, Nicaragua - Burn Care Program
The day started early with a trip to the local children's hospital of Managua. Our host, Dr....
Day 1: Managua, Nicaragua - Burn Care Program
Written by: Ellen Libby - PFP Staff
From the field: Managua, Nicaragua
After days of preparation for the trip, Anne and I high five each other after passing...
Burn Care Training in the Dominican Republic
Last month, a team of Physicians for Peace volunteers traveled to Santiago, Dominican Republic to provide burn care training at the local hospital. The ABIQ training program (Atención Básica...
