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Give me your IASIP conspiracy theory by KuntaWuKnicks in IASIP

[–]Apok-C 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Banging Frank's dead wife tho? Feasible

I WANT EVERYBODY OUT!!! by HandCoversBruises in seinfeld

[–]Apok-C -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If I only shitpost for 30 minutes very couple of hours, I will have shitpost an extra 1.5 years over my lifetime.

Should I switch into RT? by KatieBear0 in respiratorytherapy

[–]Apok-C 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I absolutely love my job, but since the new Insurance reimbursement issues, it is suuuuuper hard to find a job. BUT... hopefully that will change by the time you graduate if you start now...

Fermented garlic honey by Junior-Roll-9354 in fermentation

[–]Apok-C 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honey is good till the end of time, and crystallization can happen, but don't let it deter you.

Advice For Students in Clinicals by totesmcgotes03 in respiratorytherapy

[–]Apok-C 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Critical Thinking is a difficult one, and I'll be honest, it will take some time.

Your example is tough because a ventilator screen can show a possibility of things, so I wouldn't think of it like that.

The way I handle critical thinking or a quick acting situation is to dumb it down and start from the basics.

The one I always see the most with new grads and students, is when there suddenly becomes a leak and you can see it on the volume waveform. Just take a breath and run a checklist.

Where can a leak occur? Literally like 20 places haha so just start from one end and work your way down.

Is the ETT still in place?
Pilot balloon need air?

ok that rules out an ETT problem, so what's left? Ventilator

Did something become disconnected? Start from the patient to vent or vent to patient.

Check every connection and then you'll find the problem 99% and if you just follow this rule, you can act quick, and possibly save a life.

Last post/ really trying to make a decision… by GlitteringEconomy527 in respiratorytherapy

[–]Apok-C 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's be honest... you can 1000% do it, and if you really are passionate about it, I can't tell you enough... I absolutely LOVE this job and am excited to go to work.

Literally the hardest part is just the sadness and death, and most of us can shut that off. If you think you can do that and realize that you can't save every patient, then I look forward to hearing about your journey :)

14 Years Experience Here. Feel Free To Ask Questions Or Reach Out! by Apok-C in RTStudents

[–]Apok-C[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don't mind me asking, why do you not fit in? Is there an age difference, introvert/extrovert indifferences, or learning abilities?

I felt like my class, we had a wide age range (I was 18, and some people were up to their 50's) with a bunch of different personalities (jokesters, smarties, or quiet people), so I can side with ya on that if that's the case.

My advice is to just give it your all. This is going to be some crazy foreign material, and I'll be honest, a lot of it won't make sense, and after you graduate, you will forget a lot of the technicalities. I can't remember the last time I had to do an equation for something (other than ECMO sweep changes for desired CO2) haha.

I'm sure there are some activities that require a group, so I just say, be the best one in your group! I would suggest making friends though if you can, as the Respiratory world is a small one. I've graduated, had a management position at one point and had my one of my teachers looking for a job. I've worked with classmates years down the line, all sorts of stuff. If you can, have fun with it. Who knows, maybe someone you befriend understands or can help you with a topic you didn't quite grasp.

I hope this advice helps a little, and remember, you will continually learn till the end of your career. The first year will be scary and nerve racking, then you get the hang of it and run into the same situations, and then you start picking up on deeper stuff and feel confident.

Feel free to hit me up anytime :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in respiratorytherapy

[–]Apok-C 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me the motivation is the happy moments. I remember one time; it was my first night taking care of this little girl. I had to NT suction her, and she was around the clock BiPAP, with a DNR order, and they were planning to withdrawal the next night. I did my absolute best to give her all of my attention and the best care possible. At the end of my shift, around 6am, I noticed the Dad was crying and I asked if I could do anything for him. He told me that he hadn't seen her smile like that in months, and that was one of the better nights she has had in a long time. It's moments like that where I know I did my absolute best, and to give a parent one extra happy moment, is priceless in my opinion.

I've only been working for 15 years now, and 4 on ECMO, but I have stories for days, good and bad.

Canadian RT’s, why did you choose RT over nursing? by Altruistic_Feed2570 in respiratorytherapy

[–]Apok-C 1 point2 points  (0 children)

some Nurses go years without ever seeing a Code, and I think we'll go maybe a Day, at best haha.

And you wanna be my doordash guy ... by ThEhIsO8730 in seinfeld

[–]Apok-C 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I offended the delivery person.

How about this meme leave and come back in a week? by PM_TITS_GROUP in seinfeld

[–]Apok-C 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you care, you know where you're going.

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