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I was on duty at ward 14b on our first day in OB. Well, it was unremarkable, really - well, for most of the day until around midnight when it all poured in.
It started with just 2 IV insertions in 2 tropho patients, got both at first try. Lucky IV Day :)
Then I came back to find out that I have 3 blood extractions to do.
Then 3 more IV insertions.
Then 6 more.
Then another.
Then 3.
Then grand monitoring.
Then a foley and an NGT insertion.
Then came a referral. One patient was in respiratory distress and in severe pain due to cancer metastasis.
And the finishing touch... I got blood all over my pants. And when I say all over, I mean around 30% of my pants was soaked in blood. I did not notice that my patient's blood was dripping when I was trying to look for a vein. The nurse said I look like a bleeding OB patient. She was so distracted to look at me, she offered to lend me her pants - which I honestly considered, but turned down anyway. The NA offered me a gown. And well, a 'bantay' offered me methiolate. "Akala ko nagkasugat kayo, doktora." Good thing bunch had a pair which was big enough to fit me.
I made my last IV insertion 10 minutes before our summary rounds.
Hello OB!
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