shock and awe

So weve managed to be totally shocked by something. trying to buy more Iv access here as weve only got a few grey venflons.. and they use needles. Literally green needles... what the fuck. They come with every giving set.
People here apparently have to lie down in hospital when they have IV stuff as they have a fucking real needle taped into their veins. This is normal.
Not just any needle but a large green one. I can imagine doing this in an emergency in a young person with good veins but still. I dont think weve done it like that in britain since the 40s and 50s.
Maybe this is the norm outside of the rich west and I just havent seen it yet but still... unusually money appears to be unable to solve the problem.
I feel now that I can say almost definitively that we would/will provide better emergency care than a public hospital from whatever clinic we cobble together in our limited time with our limited resources and skill level.
I think Id rather fly home with any injuries I have even if im only barely able to walk. Luckily there are 2 of us with a reasonably high level of skill.
And its still hot and weve sorted out all our kit and this is a last minute before we leave post.
Pj Harvey is singing in her mournful divine way and the espresso pot is doing overtime