Tag Archives: cusco

Baby Catchin’

Posted on December 11, 2011 by kenzo

As I had mentioned in previous posts about Hospital Antonio Lorena and the “Maternity Ward,” I have been working on the obstetrical service lately, and so far it has been an awesome experience. It is a busy service with many … Continue reading →

Posted in Medicine | Tagged babies, cusco, deliveries, medicine, obstetrics, perineal tear, peru, placenta, student rotation | 6 Comments

La Maternidad – HAL

Posted on December 8, 2011 by kenzo

Lately I’ve been working in “La Maternidad,” which is the obstetrical service at Hospital Antonio Lorena. While the rest of the hospital is actually fairly old, and perhaps lacking in renovations, the obstetrical ward is fairly new (constructed in the past … Continue reading →

Posted in Medicine | Tagged birth, cusco, cuzco, delivery, hospital antonio lorena, maternidad, medicine, obstetrics, peru, student rotation | Comments Off

3 Nuevos Soles

Posted on November 3, 2011 by kekoike

The currency here in Peru is the sole. The exchange rate from U.S. dollars to Peruvian soles is roughly $1.00 = s/ 2.60. With that said, 3 soles here in Peru, is roughly about a dollar. To give you an … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Our Life in Cuzco | Tagged cafe, cusco, food, groceries, internet, peru, soles, tombola, video games | 3 Comments

Case Study 5 – TB with Addison’s

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Janie Koike

Note: This case comes from Hospital Regional, one of the 3 main public hospitals in Cusco. More to come about these different hospitals later. HPI: 60 yo male who is a poor historian is referred to Hospital Regional from a … Continue reading →

Posted in Case Studies | Tagged addison's disease, adrenal insufficiency, cusco, cuzco, hospital regional, infectious disease, medicine, peru, ripe therapy, tuberculosis | 6 Comments

Lab Tests

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Janie Koike

So, this blog has been somewhat slacking in posts lately, and for that there are two reasons. The first, is that recently Janie’s computer had to be repaired in the states, and so she won’t be able to get it … Continue reading →

Posted in Medicine | Tagged amoebiasis, belen clinic, cusco, laboratory, medicine, parasites, peru, tests, thyroid | 10 Comments