It's not easy trying to remain in control for issues and problems that occur at home. Tonight, Barbara has been trying to communicate with colleagues at USM regarding research issues, and at the time of the intended phone meeting, Skype malfunctioned, and we had to rely on the cellular phone connection to allow communication. Not a happy moment.
I also had malfunctions at the hospital, where my Power Point lecture decided to stop working in the middle of a particularly beautiful example of pericardial tamponade. Oh well, such is the life of tech-dependent types hoping their technology continues to provide adequate support.
Medically, the day was as usual, impressive. I was asked to consult on a patient with fever and dyspnea who had precordial thrills and on echo had infective endocardiitis, a large arotic valve vegetation, a rupture of the interventricular septum, and severe aortic regurgitation. Just another day at Princess Marina.
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Hello Peter:
ReplyDeleteHave you come to understand why so many of your patients are impressive? Is it because so many people lack modern medical care? Or do only the impressive patients go to the hospital while the unimpressive just cope without treatment until they need to go to the hospital?
Best to you and Barbara. Sounds like a great adventure.
Heidi