Monthly Archives: May 2013

First Patient Through to ICU – 1 ASD Repaired

Four year old Muhamudu was the first cardiac surgical case selected, and has just come through to ICU and is doing well.

ICU Setup

As the team arrive at the King Faisal Hospital in Rwanda, the logistics of equipment and care are organised.

Day 1 Unpacking

The start of the Rwanda 2012 Open Heart International project.

Unpacking And The Set Up

The first few days of the Rwanda trip are busy unpacking and preparing for the week ahead.

The Cath Lab and CCU

More than just heart surgery, Open Heart International performed Angiograms, Angioplasties, Implantable Defibrillators, Atrial Septal Defect closures and Pacemaker insertions during their time in Myanmar.

Taking a Breath

The success of a trip relies on the excellent volunteers and includes ICU nurses and Physiotherapists.

Anaesthetics Conference Participation

Open Heart International Team anaesthetics presented at the 10th Biennial Congress of Myanmar Society of Anesthesiologists.

Education OHI Style

Open Heart International in Myanmar provides many education opportunities so local health practitioners improve their knowledge and best practices.

Paediatric Anaesthetics

The success of a trip relies on the excellent volunteers like Paediatric Anaesthetist, Matt Crawford.

An Ambassador’s Visit

Bronte Moules, who is the Australian Ambassador in Myanmar, visited Yangon Military Hospital while the Open Heart International team was in town.