Vomit (Not What You Think!)

Today, in ACLS class, I learned something new. Well, a lot of somethings actually, but something that made me giggle, and actually is really helpful! When you see a heart patient, you VOMIT.

V-Vital Signs
O-Oxygen
M-Monitor
I-IV
T-Treat the Cause

Awesome, right?

Additionally, to help you with 2nd degree heart block: "Type 2, out of the blue, drops a Q."

And, and oldie but a goodie I was reminded of today: "Cold and clammy, give 'em candy. Hot and dry, sugar's high."

Also today, I was reminded why the saying goes, "Nurses eat their young." Thanks, there's a reason you're supposed to be in the recert class...

And finally, have you ever heard of a bumsicle?

Why You Should Always, ALWAYS Be Nice to Nurses...

A motorcycle patrolman was rushed to the hospital with an inflamed appendix. The doctors operated, and assured him all was well; however, the patrolman kept feeling something pulling at the hairs of his crotch.

Worried that it might be a second surgery and the doctors hadn't told him about it, he finally got enough energy to pull his hospital gown up enough so he could look at what was making him uncomfortable. Taped firmly across his pubic hair and private parts were three wide strips of adhesive tape, the kind that doesn't come off easily -- if at all. Written on the tape in large black letters was, "Get well soon. From the nurse in the Jeep you pulled over last week."

Kinda brings tears to your eyes, doesn't it? ;)