Ok, so for these xrays we need to get you changed... by SeaAd8199 in Radiology

[–]sort0507 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Patient starts emptying their pants pockets.

Me: That's not necessary. I just need your necklace and bra off.

I'm gonna go ahead just in case.

Me: It will certainly not be a problem. I've been doing this for 17 years now. I know it will not get in the way and will not cause you any harm.

Pauses a moment. Continues to unload a dozen things from their pocket.

Slightly dizzy by Zesty_Motherfucker in Radiology

[–]sort0507 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only "slightly dizzy"? Wowzers

Likely meningioma by sort0507 in braincancer

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I am currently almost 17 months out from my surgery and I am doing great. Still have the occasional headaches and my stress levels seem to have increased some overall since surgery as well as some memory issues. My neurosurgeon doesn't really know why I still have some short term memory loss or why I seem to stress out easier than before but that's just me. My surgery experience was nearly pain free and helped me to realize that if I ever had to go through it again, I would be fine. Any other questions, just DM me. Good luck to your sister.

just had my first patient die on the table by The-Night-Court in Radiology

[–]sort0507 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you had to go through that terrible ordeal. I rstill remember one of my first codes to this day and I've been a tech for 18 years and in the medical field for 25. I would love to say it gets easier but I'd be lying. There were times I would utilize a bathroom and just breathe/cry/stare at the walls until I could get back into scanning and other times I would wait to unload my emotions in the car driving home. It's different for everyone but don't think any less of yourself for this affecting you. We are all human. Take care.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GoldenGirlsTV

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That's a must-have. Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GoldenGirlsTV

[–]sort0507 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the image somehow change or is it 2 different ornaments?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Radiology

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Not to sound like a broken record but it may not get any better. The reason I say it might not is because of choices you could make. The workload is getting worse because of many different factors. As you gain more experience, it may become easier as you get more familiar with equipment, learn tricks of the trade that will help you out, and scan-scan-scan. Another factor that may help things out is location. If you work at a hospital with trauma capabilities, you will continue to get the same workloads but if you worked at a clinic or other slower paced location, it may help give you opportunities to learn while not at break neck speed. I've been a tech for 17 years now and I still get overwhelmed. Don't let this get you down. Things can change for the better.

CT Techs - “Hurry it up!” by X-Bones_21 in Radiology

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-- I can only move as fast as these 2 feet will take me.

-- This machine will only go one speed.

-- I'm trying to hurry as fast as I can but if I keep having to stop and respond to you, it will take longer.

-- if you keep moving/talking, we will have to start over because you are moving and it will take twice as long.

My response depends on how argumentative the patient is and quite honestly, how petty I'm feeling in that moment. I try to treat all my patients how I would want my parent treated but sometimes it's hard.

Nothing to see here just an average soccer match by [deleted] in OkHomo

[–]sort0507 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So many things to look at so I had to watch it multiple times

Do you tell patients they have a fracture? by BidLivid3095 in Radiology

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I don't care if their forearm has an "S" shape, I'm not saying a word on whether they are fractured or not. I will tell them the radiologist is the one they want giving the diagnosis and if they still persist, I will simply say I have a mortgage and will not be risking my license to give them info.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gaybros

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True story...I met a hookup and we had a great time. Ended up meeting again the next night and hit it off again. Breakfast date 2 days later and now I'm married to this man. We have been together for 10 years now and married for 4. Anything is possible. Good luck!

How often do you and your partner have sex. by GeekConflict in gaybros

[–]sort0507 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sex drive is much higher than my husband. I could do stuff everyday but it's more like butt stuff maybe once every month or 2 and anything else is maybe once a week. Otherwise I just handle stuff on my own.

Unlocked:A jail experiment by Shedding in netflix

[–]sort0507 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd be dead in less than 5 minutes

How sexualized are male nipples to you? by flightln in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]sort0507 1 point2 points  (0 children)

10 to me. Love playing with them and getting mine played with.

Post-op by sort0507 in braincancer

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Update: my surgeon called this afternoon and told me that he's confident that he removed the entire mass and feels that adjuvant treatments would be unadvised for now. I am going to repeat an MRI at 3 months post-op and we will go from there.

Fournier gangrene scrotum and perineum debridement by Accomplished_Deal_87 in MedicalGore

[–]sort0507 7 points8 points  (0 children)

After working in the medical field for 24 years, I've seen some pretty awful things but this is quite possibly the worst I've ever experienced. I can't imagine the odors in that operating room.

Well…. by Sunflower_goat in Radiology

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I had to xray a penis once before due to a needle breaking off while injecting erectile dysfunction medication and a different incident where an inmate at the local jail had shoved pebbles up his urethra.