It looked alot like fog and it was a cool morning. However, it did not dissipate with the day and outdoor objects got a very fine layer of grit.
We are taking care of a 24 year old soldier who passed out in his barracks. He arrived conscious but a very slow heart rate. I suggested thyroid tests; the hospital is out of reagents to do this. I asked for cardiac enzymes; no dice. We did serial EKG's, just like the old days. Looks like he had a small heart attack. Did I mention he's 24? So now we are going through a laborious process of getting him 500 miles to Kabul where they can evaluate him and give him a pacemaker if needed.
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Very nice picture of the dust storm, it really captures the haze.
Did the storm cause any change in general procedure? Was a surgical mask a popular choice for venturing outside that day?
The storm seemed to be more in the mountains; we are on a plain several miles across. It seemed almost like a very light mist. Nobody bothered with a mask.
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