In case you are just waking up to the news that there has been another major earthquake in Nepal I want you to know that all is well here. I was just finishing up with a breast lumpectomy when there was a sudden rolling surge--at first I thought the anesthesiologist was joking around and rocking the OR table, but people in hall started shouting "earthquake!" and there was a lot of scurrying and yelling. It was over in about 15 seconds, but obviously people here are very nervous! About an hour later the electricity suddenly went out, fortunately just after we had finished with a lap chole. This may have been unrelated as power outages here are not too uncommon. Lucky for that flashlight app on the cell phone I could find my way to the dressing room.
Quick quiz: What would you do if you were in the OR with a patient under general anesthesia and there was a very strong earthquake?
Hi Dr Dayton. I am so glad to hear your doing well. Thank you for the updates. I look forward to reading more. Take care. Norma
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