Wednesday, May 21, 2008

ICU:

I don't expect this will be nearly as exciting to anyone as it is to me...but I got to be part of a code today. I had been on the floor for all of 2 hours when a patient lost her pulse. I did about 8 cycles of chest compressions, while everyone else pushed drugs, did electric paddles and bagged her. We managed to stabilize her, though all her organs are failing, but we actually brought back her heart beat.

It was the single most exhilarating earthly experience I've ever had.

I did lots of other amazing things too. And now I have to go write about 10 hours of amazing paperwork, a small price to pay folks, a small price.

2 comments:

Nick said...

Thats the coolest thing i've ever heard of. Its like your a character on ER, but without that no talent ass-clown Noah Wyle.

amber said...

livin the dream!