Comments on: Are You Breathing Okay? Good. Enjoy It.

By: Nan

Nan — Sun, 03 Jul 2005 15:02:15 +0000

I am a novice nurse having only graduated in May 05 and am headed to work in an ICU/CCU and have never really understood about chest tubes which has made me scared about having a patient with one. This discussion helped. I have so much to learn !

By: DG

DG — Sat, 26 Jun 2004 06:44:20 +0000

I’ve recently had several patients who defy all convention.

A one year old who should never have lived as long as she has…smiling and waving leave her gasping for air, even though she’s on 2L of O2. Tonight she surprised me with hugs and kisses and silly sweet smiles – trying to get me to pick her up (which, of course, I did) and her dusky little body struggling to remain upright the entire time.

The eight month old whose little bottom looked like hamburger after the constant stooling ate through each layer of skin – and the baby still reached for me for hugs, kisses, cuddles.

These kids – I’d do anything for them. I worry about them when I don’t work. I worry about them when I DO work, but work with other patients. They’re just a part of my heart and that’s how it is.

By: azzy

azzy — Wed, 23 Jun 2004 14:46:14 +0000

I lost a friend to Lukemia about 5 years ago, we were both 21. We had been friends since about 4 and she got ill our sophmore year in high school. There were tough times, but she always remained postive and had a good sense of humor about things! I admired her strength! I also admired all those that took care of her through the years. It a hard and thankless job, but you really do change lives. So thank you to the medical staff too!

By: Alan E Brain

Alan E Brain — Wed, 23 Jun 2004 03:26:02 +0000

Having been a 20-ish male engineer in an Oncology ward, please let me tell you how much of a difference a bit, no, a lot of TLC makes.

It really helps. BTW I’m now 46, ’spontaneous remission’ happens sometimes. Having a positive attitude helps, and there’s nothing like being pampered by healthcare pros who obviously care about you to make that easier.

And to anyone who’s ever worked in Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Ward C3W (Thoracic/Oncology), THANKS!!

By: alwin

alwin — Mon, 21 Jun 2004 08:36:48 +0000

That first sentence should read: “Actually, the amount of water in the suction control chamber determines how much suction is applied;”

Typing with rented fingers this morning, I guess. :-)

By: alwin

alwin — Mon, 21 Jun 2004 08:33:19 +0000

Actually, the amount of water suction control chamber determines how much suction is applied; the amount of suction you apply to make it bubble has no impact. One gurgle every few seconds gives you the same amount of suction as the hurricane effect.

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