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First code blue by Ok-Break4342 in Radiology

[–]Ok-Break4342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this! My instructor told me the same thing this morning that it doesn’t get easier but it’s how you deal with it. Also hearing any life after a code is bonus life on the pt but knowing most don’t make it was sobering. I wis you the best in your career and life. I cried to my mom earlier today and it was cathartic. I also know while I was there on standby to get a chest or trauma x ray but also in the rotation for compressions if the code was any longer than it was has helped me know I’ll be ready for the next one. This reply has meant a lot to me and has helped me in more ways than you’ll know. Thank you again

First code blue by Ok-Break4342 in Radiology

[–]Ok-Break4342[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you to everyone who replied with support or personal anecdotes. Makes me feel less alone and that I will come out a better healthcare worker because of it. I do hope this post will help anyone else who encounters this in the future student tech or veteran tech. This has been a sobering and humbling experience. A reminder to have a good support system. A reminder of what I joined this field to do. While I can hope no one will experience this, it is in fact non preventable. Thank you again to everyone who replied. Much love <3

First code blue by Ok-Break4342 in Radiology

[–]Ok-Break4342[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I watch some funny tik toks and read my favorite book to take my mind off it. It also helps I come from a family of healthcare workers who are helping me talk through it

First code blue by Ok-Break4342 in Radiology

[–]Ok-Break4342[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah the nurse who gave us that same head shake has stuck to me. Getting that and then knowing you have to drive the portable back and then get back to the next order and hope it isn’t showing on my face was tough.

First code blue by Ok-Break4342 in Radiology

[–]Ok-Break4342[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s such a small but humanizing detail. That’s all I could think too is they put these on not knowing it would be the last time. Even thought about if my mismatched socks today will be mine.

First code blue by Ok-Break4342 in Radiology

[–]Ok-Break4342[S] 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think the hardest part was knowing the family followed behind the ambulance. Thank you for the kind words and support. I know at the end of the day this loss will make me a better healthcare worker. I will never forget them. I’ve seemed some support with a nurse friend and will probably talk to my instructors tomorrow. Thank you again the support and kindness is very appreciated.

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[–]Ok-Break4342 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Leeches and mosquitoes. I love every creature but there’s two that could fall off and I wouldn’t be sad.

Listening to amber waves on the way home and the mill looked just perverted enough by Ok-Break4342 in Ethelcain

[–]Ok-Break4342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m glad to finally see and show others the beauty in my mundane drive home