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Operation Restore Burns Deformity Corrective Surgery Camp (non cosmetic) an initiative of Rotary Club of Deonar (R.I. District 3140) and National Burns Centre, Airoli. Objective. Operation Restore… Restoring lives. FREE surgery & treatment to Burn Victims Survivors
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OperationRestoreBurns Deformity Corrective Surgery Camp (non cosmetic)an initiative of Rotary Club of Deonar (R.I. District 3140) and National Burns Centre, Airoli
Objective Operation Restore… Restoring lives FREE surgery & treatment to Burn VictimsSurvivors Correct the functional deformities by surgery & physiotherapy Restore their working capacity & confidence to lead a near normal life www.oprestore.org
Beneficiaries Operation Restore… Restoring lives Mainly women & children Only functional surgeries, not cosmetic Socially & Economically deprived families VictimsSurvivorsof accidents, dowry harassment, suicide, and acid attack cases www.oprestore.org
The beginning… Overwhelming Need… Overcome Challenges Started as joint project with US based NGO ‘Operation Smile’ in 2010 Held annual camps with 50-60 patients In 2013 ‘Operation Smile’ discontinued as it focussed only on cleft lip surgery & not burns www.oprestore.org
Its progress Over 250 surgeries completed since 2010 Collaborated with other Rotary Clubs Present format to hold 3-4 camps in the year with approx. 20 patients per camp Have also received support from the Rotary District and other Donors www.oprestore.org
The process www.oprestore.org
1. Screening of patients www.oprestore.org
2. Surgeries being performed www.oprestore.org
3. Post-Operative care www.oprestore.org
Camp model More funds … More Beneficiaries • The camp is supported with the help of: • Volunteer Doctors & Paramedics • 6 surgeons, 4 anesthesiologists, 7 physiotherapists, 12 member team of National Burns Centre (NBC) • Enthusiasm of Rotarians • Cost incurred are for consumables & medicines only • Balance expenses underwritten by NBC www.oprestore.org
Cost per Patient per Camp • Other costs incurred but NOT included in the camp are: • Airfare, Hotel stay, Food - For surgeons who are from out of station • Breakfast, lunch, tea - For Volunteers in the Operating Team, Nursing Staff • Printing cost for posters, banners, documentation & Admin expenses www.oprestore.org
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Operation Restore …restoring lives Thank you NBC Director, Dr. Sunil Keswani outside the OT, seen here with Dr. Pramod Kale, both Rotarians from Rotary Club of Deonar www.oprestore.org