Use the force luke..

I’d like to think I have some integrity, especially when it comes to promoting this blog. I have not shamelessly thrown in guaranteed words into my blog or tags which would likely increase my hit count, such as sex, porn or tits, as it would be probably classed as a cheap ploy. Nope I would never stoop that low…well sort of.

I thought. I’m a movie geek. People like movies.  How about using famous movie quotes to try and sum up each new blog entry. Naff you say. Probably, I say.

So, today, the first time since I started this job, I can say I enjoyed myself. I also finally got to do my first CVC, as well as another failed A-line- jeez they’re so fucking hard to do! It took the reg ages to get one in. Finally she got one into the brachial artery. Made me feel better, though I’ll be happier when I score a success.

I’ve always thought that a friendly, supportive and co-operative team will make one’s post more enjoyable and can help in choices for the future. So far, I’ve felt some of the reg’s have been unapproachable or smug and some of the consultants have been very intimidating.

Over the weekend, I had a cool reg, who probably thought I was crap, but taught me and showed me how to assess acutely ill patients on the ward. The consultant was very nice and friendly and supportive. From speaking to the reg, I had a better idea of what to do next- I need to learn how to assess acutely patients and go out with the Outreach team. Despite doing the cool procedure today, I am never going to be able to do it on a gen med ward, which is my career path, I think.

Let’s hope tomorrow continues OK…despite being on-call.

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Wahey! Back to work…

The fact I’m getting to work with no real traffic problems, suggests to me that most average workers are taking extended holidays…bastards!

After getting advice of friends that have done ITU, I tried to be more enthusiastic for my job. Still feel like I’m totally inept and almost nauseated by my lack of confidence. One of the ST2’s managed to do two subclavian vascaths- git! I’m jealous everyone is getting the opportunities. Hopefully this weekend when I’m on-call, it isn’t so busy that I am able to do some lines and present some cases for CBD’s and CEX’s. Tried an A-line in the afternoon and failed, though the reg did struggle, though he did eventually get it into the brachial artery using the Seldinger technique.

I need to be more proactive with my days and try and get as much out of this job as possible.

Oh yeah! Happy New Year to everyone!

I was fortunate to go out this NYE, as last year I was on-call. Several drinks, music, random house party and poor sleep, resulted in dehydration and a “fuzzy” head. Though I have no plans to make any resolutions, I shall try and be a bit more healthier this year. Much as I loathe to join the gym, I will probably end up doing it…shit happens.

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