Ms Mills was happy with the ride. Which was just as well, as she was bringing the mobile lung function lab with her. Our gas cylinder was too big for the plane, so had been sent on ahead, by road.
The bigger plane halved the duration of the flight by comparison with the last trip. That, and the longer daylight hours (although the Chief told us he could fly this plane with his eyes closed in the dark) meant we could fit in a full working day in Mildura.
Which was just as well. Ms Mills had the lung function lab operational in no time (she really is very good at her job). The cylinder had arrived, with attached regulator only slightly mangled but useable. After a trio of quick tests the gear was hurriedly, but in expert fashion, dismantled and we hastened to present at lunch-time meeting of the Tristar - 'nice place you've got here. Sure it's big enough?' - Medical Group clinical staff. Sadly this meant that our lunch venue was predetermined and not up to its usual standard.
Every patient turned up, thanks to the efforts of the local Irish nurse. We saw some patients from outside the aboriginal health service. The tests all worked and were all useful. The local Tristar GPs were very interested that we have helped the aboriginal health service establish a home sleep study service, which the health service is happy to open up to outside referrals. I am looking forward to continuing to offer the lung function testing service from the same base.
All-in-all it was a very satisfactory day, capped off by a picturesque flight home over a wet agrarian landscape.
Andrew
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