May 5 - May 18, 2008

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The civil war in Southern Sydan lasted 21 years, utterly devastating the region. Rumbek  is the unlikely choice for the administrative capital of the south . The city of just under 100,000 is being rebuilt form scratch. While there is a mild sense of optimism, there are still no paved roads or multi-storied buildings .

Juba , also in Southern Sudan,  has been a hotbed of violence since the 1950's. The first Sudanese Civil War was sparked in Juba ; a war which did not end until 1972. During the Second Sudanese Civil War, Juba was a strategic location for the fighting. The city now serves as the permanent regional capital.

Juba , also in Southern Sudan,  has been a hotbed of violence since the 1950's. The first Sudanese Civil War was sparked in Juba ; a war which did not end until 1972. During the Second Sudanese Civil War, Juba was a strategic location for the fighting. The city now serves as the permanent regional capital.

GlobalMedic Rapid Response Team member and Northumberland Paramedic Rebecca Thomas recently facilitated First Aid and CPR training sessions to medical personnel in southern Sudan . Thomas trained over 40 personnel in the regions of Rumbek and Juba . The trainees are members of Save the Children and now have the competency to deal with injuries and illness while working in the field. The First Aid and CPR course consisted of the following outline:

Scene Assessment
Assistance request
Responsiveness
Airway Obstruction
Shock / WARTS
Bleeding
Spinal Injuries
Hypothermia
Facial Injuries
Head Injuries
Hyperthermia
Chest and Abdomen Injuries
Joint and Bone Injuries
Multi Casualty Accidents
Poisoning
Burns v Seizures
Cardiac Problems
Strokes
Respiratory
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation