Another OR case done at the bedside

Unfortunately these pics loaded backwards. But going from the bottom, an ANA solider was brought in after being shot by Taliban presumably. As you can tell his fibula, the smaller of the two bones in his leg, is shattered and he has fragments in his leg. The next pic is the docs doing a bedside exploration for the fragments, using local anesthesia!!!! Mike and I walked in on this procedure and were floored. We tried to tell them stop and go to the OR, but they were already started and had no intention of stopping. I suggested pain meds, but they said no, he is not in any pain, as he lies there crying for mercy. After about 15 minutes of them fishing around, and make several inscisions, Mike suggested bring the C-arm over (it is real time xray machine) to get better views. I went over to hold the guys hand because he looked like he needed someone to just care. Today, the day after the procedure, he came up and thanked me, saying he will pray for me everday. The last picture is of the bullet fragments. Another exciting day at the office!