Expedition report · November 2021

3rd Expedition Surgical Center Inauguration

Name: 3rd Expedition: Surgical Center Inauguration
Start: 2021-11-28
End: 2021-12-05
Location: Belterra

November 28 to December 5, 2021 · 8 daysBelterra

The first surgical center in Belterra

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appointmentsin 8 days of expedition: 224
volunteers: 21
hours donated: 1,096
in donated services: R$ 201k

Value of the services donated on this expedition: hours actually worked × the market rate for the specialty, reported by the volunteer or, failing that, the market average — the methodology of note 11 to the audited financial statements. Amounts in Brazilian reais.

About the expedition

Why did we perform endoscopies and hernia surgeries?

Hernia is the term used to describe the condition that occurs when an organ or structure exits its normal position. The most common hernias are inguinal and umbilical hernias precisely because these areas are more vulnerable, and with aging and increased strain, hernias can develop. Hernias can also occur in children due to failure of certain points to close properly, leaving them more fragile. Hernias may cause local discomfort or pain and can lead to complications such as incarceration and strangulation. Incarceration occurs when the herniated structure becomes trapped and cannot return to its normal position, while strangulation happens when there is compromised blood supply. In these situations, there is severe pain and emergency surgery is often required.

A 58-year-old patient had their blood pressure measured for the first time in their life and was diagnosed with hypertension.

New recordCompared with the previous record, from the 2nd Expedition: Varicose Veins and Ultrasound

Volunteers

3rd · Nov/202121

2nd · Oct/202114

Hours donated

3rd · Nov/20211,096

2nd · Oct/2021776

Appointments

What was done, by category

224in total

Endoscopies/colonoscopies
Clinical consultations
Surgeries

Endoscopies/colonoscopies

48%

108

Upper endoscopies108

Clinical consultations

28%

General practice63

Surgeries

24%

Highlights

What marked this expedition

The first surgical center in Belterra

Inauguration of Belterra's surgical center, the first in the city. This will enable small and medium-sized surgeries in a town with few healthcare options.

300 kg of equipment

Approximately 300 kg of donated medical equipment and supplies from various companies, along with 4 lectures delivered to 26 community health agents, with 3 academics and 2 residents on the team.

Blood pressure measured for the first time at age 58

We had a 58-year-old patient who had their blood pressure measured for the first time in their life and was diagnosed with hypertension. We also made 3 cancer diagnoses: 1 early-stage with an extremely high chance of cure.

Stories

Who the team met

Approximately 300 kg of medical equipment and supplies donated by various companies. We had a 58-year-old patient who had their blood pressure measured for the first time in their life and was diagnosed with hypertension. We also made 3 cancer diagnoses: 1 early-stage with an extremely high chance of cure.