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Latest Photos of Teams in Haiti

2010 - Haïti Earthquake, Deployments

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 – Latest photos of teams in Haiti.

ACP paramedic Kelly Churchill comforts a little girl with a leg wound with an inflated glove.

ACP paramedic Kelly Churchill comforts a little girl with a leg wound with an inflated glove.

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Field pictures – CMAT hospital – Léogâne, Haiti

2010 - Haïti Earthquake, Deployments

Monday, January 25, 2010 – Field pictures – CMAT hospital – Léogâne, Haiti

CMAT Surgeon Dr. Donna Smith, Anaesthesiologist Dr. Kate Bennett and Paramedic Bill Coltart prepare a patient for surgery in the CMAT field hospital in Léogâne.

CMAT Surgeon Dr. Donna Smith, Anaesthesiologist Dr. Kate Bennett and Paramedic Bill Coltart prepare a patient for surgery in the CMAT field hospital in Léogâne.

Treatment area and pharmacy at CMAT field hospital in Léogâne.

Treatment area and pharmacy at CMAT field hospital in Léogâne.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After disaster, infrastructure is unreliable, occasionally requiring surgery to be performed by flashlight at the CMAT field hospital.

After disaster, infrastructure is unreliable, occasionally requiring surgery to be performed by flashlight at the CMAT field hospital.

 

 

 

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CMAT team members submit field Photos – Haiti

2010 - Haïti Earthquake, Deployments
CMAT surgeon Dr. Donna Johnson checks xrays. CMAT team members are treating a large number of infected wounds, fractures, and crush injuries.

CMAT surgeon Dr. Donna Johnson checks xrays. CMAT team members are treating a large number of infected wounds, fractures, and crush injuries.

Thurssday, January 21, 2010 – CMAT released photos of volunteers working in the field today. As many as 300 patients per day have been seen and treated. CMAT team members are treating a large number of infected wounds, fractures, and crush injuries.

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Haiti hit by Second Quake 6.1 magnitude – team confirmed safe

2010 - Haïti Earthquake, Deployments
CMAT Assessment and Medical Teams embarking on the journey from the UN Compound at Port-au-Prince Airport, to Léogâne, where they will establish a field hospital.

CMAT Assessment and Medical Teams embarking on the journey from the UN Compound at Port-au-Prince Airport, to Léogâne, where they will establish a field hospital.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 – Haiti was hit by another strong earthquake, just eight days after the previous one in Port-au-Prince which left up to 200,000 dead. The quake was registered by the US Geological Survey reports at 6:03AM ET and had a magnitude of 6.1.

CMAT officials in Canada have been in contact with teams on the ground and all members are reported safe and continue to operate in Léogâne alongside Canadian Forces.

On a happy note, CMAT team members successfully delivered a baby boy last night at 22:10 hrs.

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Canadian Medical Assistance Teams arrive in Léogâne, Haiti

2010 - Haïti Earthquake, Deployments

Orthopaedic Surgeon and Anesthetist among medical volunteers setting up field hospital in devastated region

 

CMAT Paramedic Ryan Thorburn assesses the earthquake damage in some of the buildings in Port au Prince, Haiti.

CMAT Paramedic Ryan Thorburn assesses the earthquake damage in some of the buildings in Port au Prince, Haiti.

TORONTO, January 19, 2010 – Canadian Medical Assistance Teams (CMAT)’s second team of medical volunteers arrived safely in Port-au-Prince, Haiti late Monday evening. The team departed Toronto’s Pearson International Airport early yesterday en route to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and was transported by bus to the earthquake affected area of Port-au-Prince.

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