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Training and Education
The WOGO team provides hands-on training opportunities for in-country medical professionals, exposing them to the latest surgical and rehabilitation techniques. This helps create a lasting, compassionate contribution to patient care in developing nations. A typical WOGO weeklong outreach trip will often include the following:
Pre-Op: Prior to all surgeries, WOGO surgeons team up with the in-country surgeons to evaluate each patient, discuss surgical options and plan the surgery schedule.
Medical Students: Using patient x-rays, WOGO surgeons lead discussions with in-country and American medical students to demonstrate the evaluation and management of arthritis.
Anesthesiology: WOGO anesthesiologists teach anesthesia protocols, applications and techniques to in-country anesthesiologists. Pre, intra and post operative analgesic care are all emphasized.
Physical Therapy: WOGO physical therapists teach classes for the in-country therapists on appropriate post-operative and post-discharge care. If available, the out-patient department is evaluated and supplied with equipment to help in post-discharge therapy.
Nursing: WOGO nurses teach classes regarding the post-operative care of joint replacement patients. Medications, pain management, dressing changes, timelines for suture removal and follow-up care are all discussed.
Post-Op: Floor nurses and physical therapists all work together with the patients and their families on an individual basis to provide information and demonstrate proper care following surgery. It is imperative that family members understand how to assist their loved on out of bed, on and off the toilet, in turning, dressing and advancing from crutches to a cane so the patient may safely leave the hospital.
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