Indeed,
it was a fruitful day last June 4, 2016 when ORNAP members and even non members
graced the first seminar update for this year entitled, Push the Button: An
Update on Patient Controlled Analgesia at Iloilo Midtown Hotel.
The
attendees were officially welcomed by the President, Ms. Charlene Mae Delfin.
In her speech, she thanked everyone for attending, for supporting every
activity the organization. She recognized the importance of the members in
making ORNAP-Iloilo one of the most active organizations in the region and one
of the best local chapters in the country.
After
which, Ms. Alice Blancaver, NOMELEC Member, provided the objectives of the
seminar. It was followed by the lecture proper, for the Medical Side, it was
one of the most renowned anesthesiologists in the region, Dr. Ruel Trivilegio,
FPBA who discussed what is PCA, it’s importance, how it functions, the
advantages and disadvantages and moral implications. This was followed by an
intermission number by the talented Rayjan Palada from St. Paul’s- Iloilo who
rendered a song for everyone’s enjoyment as they eat their sumptuous brunch.
Lastly, Ms. Ma. Luisa Cagurungan, a Pain Management Nurse coming all the way
from St. Luke’s Hospital discussed the nursing management on PCA.
A
representative from Hospira also gave a live demonstration and simple workshop
for the participants on how to use the Patient-Controlled Analgesia. It was
followed by an open-forum in which participants were allowed to ask questions
to both speakers.
Ms.
Karen Joy Margallo gave her closing remarks, thanking everyone who attended,
congratulated the officers most especially Ms. Concepcion Joy Murcia, the
Chairman of the Continuing Education for a job well-done.
The
organization had a total of 191 attendees coming from different institutions
not just from the city but from the provinces as well and even as far as Dao,
Capiz!
