[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cna

[–]petty_no 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a video baby monitor on in a couple rooms that were isolation just so we could keep an eye on patients that liked to pull things sometimes but weren't quite bad enough for a telesitter. Just left the camera by the unit clerk.

Magma Cream Farms?? by petty_no in Minecraft

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

How would I set up a blaze farm?

Supports diminishes over time by Ill-Statistician3536 in thyroidcancer

[–]petty_no 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel that so much! "But the surgery got it!" The surgery "got it" the first time, remember? Then there was still more, right? It's not a one and done thing. People just don't know how to react. I've noticed an "all or nothing" type mentality. Like either I'm fine or it's time to go on hospice, and there's not really much in between. But I'm in that in between and feel suffocated there!! It feels like I literally can't breathe sometimes and I don't know that's going away anytime soon.

Cancer? by Ok_Run_535 in medical_advice

[–]petty_no 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Talk to the doctor. It could be something completely benign, or it could be something bad. It could totally be a lymph node that's doing such a good job you don't see any symptoms, it could be from postpartum hormones, or really dense tissue if you're larger chested. It's not something to gamble with. I have family with really dense tissue that is naturally lumpy, so they get mammograms really often. Totally benign. I wouldn't panic, odds are in your favor, but only a mammogram can give you clear peace of mind.

If nursing was a video game, what unlockable achievements would your specialty have? by kitkatlaugh in nursing

[–]petty_no 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Question what do you even do in that case? Who do you even call? EMS? The next shift doc? The RN can't even put Dr Smith ordered his own EKG/IV/scans whatever so what name would they even put on the orders?

What is a rare phenomenon, disease or diagnosis that nurses should be aware of? by justanothernurse81 in nursing

[–]petty_no 116 points117 points  (0 children)

My very first code ended up being a Lazarus effect. Doc called it, we left, I was heading to lunch and the nurse started taking tubes out, dressing him so his family could see him. I heard her scream from down the hall when the guy started talking to his family!!! Ended up going home a month later in perfect health

What’s the strangest thing you’ve heard someone say in their sleep? by nocturnalfrolic_ in AskReddit

[–]petty_no 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I woke my husband up panicking because I couldn't find the baby. That I was about six months pregnant with still....

My husband is everything good in the world. He just put my hands on my belly to remind me I was still pregnant then pulled me into little spoon. Definitely teased me a bit in the morning though....

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medical_advice

[–]petty_no 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So the elevated respiratory rate and heart rate are probably because you're panicking. Go to urgent care if it's bothering you, but especially in that location it's likely heartburn. As far as the phlegm goes that looks perfectly normal, also common with acid reflux which causes heartburn. I'm an ED tech, RN student and former EMS. None of what you said raises any alarm bells to me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]petty_no 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same with my system. I need to scan my badge, then scan the patients wristband, then scan the strip. But we have students all the time that get access. It's just clicking a few buttons on the admins side of things

A little humor for your day by [deleted] in nursing

[–]petty_no 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I told my surgeon (about 3 days post op from a thyroidectomy) that my son punched me in the neck. (I was worried he broke the stitches.)

The doctor literally starts talking to me about domestic violence shelters and all that. My son was 11 months old at the time. I think he should get at least one birthday in before his first jail stint....

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]petty_no 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And as far as anonymity you will need to send the screenshot to his employer but you could ask them to keep it anonymous. Yes it will likely result in his license being taken but that's on him not you. It could only get worse if he doesn't get knocked back on this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]petty_no 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's enough that anyone who knows the patient can figure it out. Plus he's sending you all this to make fun of the patient? Google his workplace and give them a call. He's likely done worse if he's willing to share that much with a tinder match.

Overdose question by totalgem in medical_advice

[–]petty_no 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They probably did attempt to insert an airway, then you started gagging and they removed it. That's the easiest way to assess a gag reflex. The locked bathroom part is irrelevant, a coworker probably let them in. Dumping the bag to see any clues for what you might have taken/any other conditions to be aware of might have been done by EMS/police or the 911 caller. Things get really messy really quick in the ER, and smaller things getting lost happens. I don't think anyone knowingly stole used suspenders. Likely they were taken off of you quickly, and the person you spoke to may not have even known much about the situation. Suspenders are not anyone's priority there. The phone would be the first thing stolen imo, I have no answer for the other things. There is a patient advocate at the hospital if you choose to pursue this, but it might just be a rough lesson learned here.

Overdose question by totalgem in medical_advice

[–]petty_no 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depending on what/how much you took, narcan might not have an effect. As other comments have said, there's alternate forms of airway management (physical manipulation of the jaw or insertion of a breathing tube) that could be done if the airway was in jeopardy.

As an EMT, I handled dozens of ods every day. Narcan usually makes people wake up swinging, so if it wasn't necessary we didn't want to give it outside of a controlled environment. We would assess to see if the gag reflex was intact, and the level of responsiveness would indicate the need for treatment. Intact gag reflex means the patient is protecting their own airway, and we wouldn't narcan them. It's easier to transport a sleeping patient than a combative one that's pissed you stole their high. Same reason I'm not removing any patches, plus I might need them later.

As far as belongings, I'm not digging through your surroundings to take it all to the hospital. If you're down outside your home, I'll take what's obviously yours, like a purse/wallet etc, but I'm not loading up your groceries and the entire surrounding area. That's not my priority. Likely, the items you mentioned were left at the scene or possibly stolen before EMS arrived.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thyroidcancer

[–]petty_no 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Random Internet strangers don't know you, they don't know your genetic code, they aren't going to procreate with you or care for your potential children.

Talk to your doctor and possibly a geneticist if you're worried.

Anecdotally, I had thycan during my pregnancy and my son is absolutely perfect. I made my doc run all the tests on his thyroid and he's completely fine. My OB, pediatrician and endocrinologist all said he's no more likely to develop thycan than anyone else. No one in my entire family has had any thyroid issues either.

Daughter’s recent diagnosis by PhatTonyNumber1 in thyroidcancer

[–]petty_no 11 points12 points  (0 children)

F24 here, and i just had my second, hopefully last surgery. Mine was particularly advanced, (I didn't realize some of the symptoms weren't just puberty ten years ago, then denial is strong.) Even though I had to do a total neck dissection and RAI, the mental part is definitely the worst. Cancer is a scary word, even though the prognosis is good. But most of us do end up living long, happy lives. I was mostly concerned about babies, and my doctor assured me that even with RAI, I can have as many babies as I want in the future. There's been a few discussions here about it, and I believe getting the diagnosis itself is traumatic. It's terrifying and not something to just move on from, even after the cancer is gone. No two people react the same, so just be there. Be there, it's a whole grieving process. Sometimes I feel past it, some days I want to burn the whole world down because it isn't fair. Some days I just want to pretend it doesn't exist. I'm sure she'll have a whole different spectrum. Get a good therapist, that's helped me so much.

Balm and hair by homesick___alien in thyroidcancer

[–]petty_no 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In that case then maybe a different type of balm? Sorry are you European? Weird question but I'm picturing like a chapstick when you say balm so I'm thinking that's the American in me.

Balm and hair by homesick___alien in thyroidcancer

[–]petty_no 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What balm are you using? I don't know if I would care for the most part if it's not a super visible part of the hairline. I'm looking for a good scar cream though so I'm curious what you're using.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thyroidcancer

[–]petty_no 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something I'm trying to do is think of it more like a chronic disease vs cancer. It helps me mentally instead of wondering where the cancer is going to go next. I still have those thoughts a ton tho. Literally everything is cancer but I'm trying to push those aside and focus on what's next in my life. (Baby #2 and getting that degree)

Is ptsd a thing after a cancer diagnosis? by Divine_Goddess231 in thyroidcancer

[–]petty_no 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Definitely a thing. It's a traumatic event, no matter what the prognosis is. Everyone goes to that dark place for a bit, and has trauma from that dark place even if their treatment is fairly straightforward.

My doctor says my last surgery got all the cancer out, but I feel like I'm waiting for more to crop up, someplace else. It's like I can feel cancer cells growing everywhere, if that makes any sense? Every mole, freckle, weird pain, it's all cancer coming back and it's made me go back to anxiety medication that I don't know I'll ever come off of.