What It's Like To Be... A Nurse
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Feb 27, 2024 A nurse shares intense moments from a code blue situation and humorous aspects like 'Code Brown'. The emotional toll of nursing trauma and burn victims is discussed. The precise pre-surgery routine and dynamics with young doctors are explored. Handling multiple burn patients during a crisis and the chaotic reality are depicted. Nursing passion, purpose, and challenges drive the narrative of dedication and resilience in the profession.
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Sudden Code Blue Revival
- Teresa described a patient whose heart stopped during outpatient surgery and was revived with a defibrillator.
- The patient immediately sat up and asked "What happened?" showing the surreal aftermath of a code blue.
Meaning Of "Code Brown" In The OR
- Teresa explained OR slang: a "Code Brown" means a patient soiled themselves under anesthesia or paralysis.
- The OR team uses the phrase lightly while other units simply get a bedpan.
Working In A Burn Unit
- Teresa worked at a burn center where patients arrived with severe, sometimes charred burns and the smell of burning hair.
- She recalled a 14-year-old with devastating leg burns who stayed three months and ultimately did well.