Haitis Survival Stories

There are survivors! So far 121 people have been pulled out of the rubbel from the Haiti earthquake. The 7.0 quake was expected to kill lots to almost all the people. Dehydration and no access to food was a concern. Monley, a doctor that was interviewed said that you a person can go up to 10, 12, 13 days without food without really having a problem." Due to the long period of time without water and food many different medical problems have occured throughout the survivors. Some problems they have found are they have electrolyte abnormalitites, organ disfunction and their kindneys start to slow down. One thing I thought was very interesting is how they are so dehydrated that when you have to rehydrate them you must do it in a slow process. Dr. Monley had said that " If you rapidly rehydrate them, the body gets overwhelmed and more harm is caused." I think it's amazing how there are survivors to come out of this tradgedy. I think it's even more amazing that people are donating money, it's amazing that everyone is willing to help out Haiti. Our school is also helping out with the donations by selling T-shirts to students at lunch time. It's an extremely good cause.

"Haitis Survival Stories"