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MikeGinnyGOLD Member
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA


Posted:
Well it all started off this morning when a really sick baby who has a floppy airway managed to lose his breathing tube.

We couldn't get it back in.

He died.

And that was how the day started. frown

Then I had to go pick up a transport from another hospital. I'm told that the baby's fine and stable on room air and it'll be a milk run. But when I get over there, the history I get is that the baby has bad gastroesophageal reflux, which manifest as "death spells." A death spell is where the baby suddenly looks like he's going to die. They're a bit skeery...

So they fed the baby, stuffed him in the isolette, and off we went in the ambulance...and halfway back to the hospital what should happen but...yeah...you guessed it...all the jostling and what-not....he refluxed... and his heart rate dropped. And his O2 saturation dropped...and he went into a full-blown death spell.

So we slapped the baby around, and lifted him up and blew oxygen in his face and turned on the sirens and then a police car escorted us and wow, I felt so damned *important!* And scared as all hell... The baby was fine.

And I got back to learn that our team had taken a new admission, which thankfully isn't *too sick* but is going to involve a fair amount of work.

Oh what a rotten day it was... frown

-Mike

Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella



A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura


SethisBRONZE Member
Pooh-Bah
1,762 posts
Location: York University, United Kingdom


Posted:
Damn... I think the next time I think I'm having a bad day, I'll think "What if I was forced to watch babies DIE?"

And hopefully, that'll stop me pissing and moaning.

hug for the Doc, who's doing such a great job that no selfish person would ever do.

After much consideration, I find that the view is worth the asphyxiation.
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alien_oddityCarpal \'Tunnel
7,193 posts
Location: in the trees


Posted:
*extra squishy hug for doc*hug

don't know what to say that hasn't alredy been said so....er..........hug

KyrianDreamer
4,308 posts
Location: York, England


Posted:
hug

at least you saved the one.. ubblove

Keep your dream alive
Dreamin is still how the strong survive

Shalom VeAhavah

New Hampshire has a point....


AsenaGOLD Member
What a Bummer
3,224 posts
Location: Shatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom


Posted:
I live with a couple of paramedics who experience those nasty things too, so can sympathize with you doc. But you do an amazing job!! Three cheers for the doc! hug

IgirisujinSILVER Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,666 posts
Location: Preston, United Kingdom


Posted:
Aww poor doc, here have more hugs hug



I know what will cheer you up... a sexy party!

Chief adviser to the Pharaoh, in one very snazzy mutli-coloured coat

'Time goes by so slowly for those who wait...' - Whatever Happend To Baby Madonna?


GnorBRONZE Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia


Posted:
Too much adrenaline for one day
Take care hug hug hug hug

Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?

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TinklePantsGOLD Member
Clique Infiltrator, Cunning Linguist and Master Debator
4,219 posts
Location: Edinburgh burgh burrrrrr, United Kingdom


Posted:
Awww Mike hug must have been awful! You're a brilliant Dr, no mistake about it and you everything in your power to save lives, but you can't save them all, sadly.
The world is such an awful place but people like you give everyone hope for the future hughughug You're a gem and I know everyone here thinks so too! kiss

Always use "so's your face" and "only on Tuesdays" in as many conversations possible


Blasphemous GirlSILVER Member
member
83 posts
Location: Gloucestershire, United Kingdom


Posted:
Wow and i thought my day was bad, have some hugs you sound in need..... hug hug hug hug hug hug

"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough."



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