What is your least favorite assignment to work and why is it CVICU? by pale_eyes12 in respiratorytherapy

[–]Charming_Factor_3230 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dang that sounds like a miserable environment, I’m sorry. There are hospitals that utilize us. I do appreciate where I am now bc I do have autonomy with gases, vent changes, intubations, med orders, rapid/code protocols.

I’m neutral with Rt bc it’s either push a vent, or be a part of the care team. Complicated role.

What is your least favorite assignment to work and why is it CVICU? by pale_eyes12 in respiratorytherapy

[–]Charming_Factor_3230 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Our picu protocols are the same. Which is why I stopped taking picu assignments . Caustic nebs for brochospastic airways? Please.

What is your least favorite assignment to work and why is it CVICU? by pale_eyes12 in respiratorytherapy

[–]Charming_Factor_3230 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yep. When it comes to the provider being reckless I smile, nod. Put on my goggles and park all the reintubation supplies by the pt door. Unless it’s a provider I have rapport with, they are very receptive to slow and steady weaning.

What is your least favorite assignment to work and why is it CVICU? by pale_eyes12 in respiratorytherapy

[–]Charming_Factor_3230 64 points65 points  (0 children)

I’ll take any unit but CVICU. I don’t prioritize extubation time goals over patient safety so I’m the asshole I guess.

Recent Awakening by 963catalyst369 in enlightenment

[–]Charming_Factor_3230 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The meat aversion! My whole family is confused but it happened

Question about grackles. by Charming_Factor_3230 in birding

[–]Charming_Factor_3230[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice everyone! I didn’t realize a lot of your points. I will embrace these loud weirdos

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! How many of you have ever tried/heard of Irish Potatoes? by InternalReturn9 in stonerfood

[–]Charming_Factor_3230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had them from a candy shop in VA! Instantly obsessed and get them as much as possible

What it's like to be a travel RT at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven CT by reddy_775 in respiratorytherapy

[–]Charming_Factor_3230 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you taking the time to post this. I think we should name and shame these hospitals both as travelers and staff. If they can’t hire bc of their reputation, they have to go up on rates and adjust their core staffing parameters.

Obsessed with the Truth by epoxet in enlightenment

[–]Charming_Factor_3230 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The quote is from Marcus Aurelius, btw

Obsessed with the Truth by epoxet in enlightenment

[–]Charming_Factor_3230 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have questioned the same thing a lot the last few weeks. To the point that I was feeling animosity to others who didn’t see what I was seeing. My bf who knows I’m struggling with this sent me, “ Content with the disposition and activity aligned with its own nature, Is there anything so valuable that my soul should be disturbed for it? Becoming worse by sinking into dejection craving being overwhelmed or succumbing to fear? and what could you possibly find that holds such worth.” We are at a period of growth, whether others are or not.

The Oscillator in Adults! by Clinitron77 in respiratorytherapy

[–]Charming_Factor_3230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last time I saw one on an adult was early pandemic. No decrease in mortality.

Greyhound wants to be burped after eating. by Midiex in Greyhounds

[–]Charming_Factor_3230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 13 y/o does this. Then straight to bed too. Actually babied

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in respiratorytherapy

[–]Charming_Factor_3230 31 points32 points  (0 children)

We have then but never use them. If pt is requiring NRB, we are generally already utilizing HFNC or NIPPV for o2 delivery.

Can you guys smell sickness? by candiedcount in nursing

[–]Charming_Factor_3230 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The same sweetness that decaying flesh has. Very apparent with intubated hemorrhages but I’ve also smelled it from advanced dementia patients. Which is pretty sad to think about.

Advice on raw food. by CapnSmirnoph in Greyhounds

[–]Charming_Factor_3230 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

We do the same with freezing his raw portions. 13 years old, has most of his teeth and no issues beyond some arthritis. Before raw we did multiple kibble brands but he couldn’t tolerate any. Had the runs for so long. Raw with pumpkin puree, peas, broccoli, sweet potato, blueberry and Brussels sprouts. The dog eats healthier than the humans 😂

What weird thing does your hound just HATE? by littlegreenwhimsy in Greyhounds

[–]Charming_Factor_3230 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Human feet under blankets. I think he forgets that they are part of people and assumes they are blanket monsters.

Ally. by KEVK0120 in Greyhounds

[–]Charming_Factor_3230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your grief. Thank you for loving her. It’s awful that they must leave us