Your comment is spot on. I’m not a first responder, but I am an ER nurse. Often times it feels like there are a lot more losses than wins. It’s amazing when skill and sheer luck meet and you are a part of something amazing, but so often everyone does their best but the dice falls another way and there is no joy. You’ve definitely gotta aware that there’s two side to that kind of work. And one of those sides is pretty painful.
At first you might be filled with anxiety and fear during your first pediatric code. Later, you'll become proficient and they'll call you to help provide the kind of quality care the situation demands. You'll be an expert. Finally, years after, you'll forever remember the sound of wailing and the lamentation of parents. You can recall the sensation of your fingers pressing against the cold lifeless bodies of innocence. You might even tuck those memories away because to even recall them is to filled with sadness.
To any EMS, first responders and healthcare professionals. Debrief and debrief often.
It’s so unreal to me that you guys have taken the time to read my comment, and even more unreal that you’ve given an award. You have honestly made my day brighter and when I’m back at work tonight, you lovely folks will not be far from my mind. I can’t say thanks enough!
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u/apaige86 Aug 13 '21
Your comment is spot on. I’m not a first responder, but I am an ER nurse. Often times it feels like there are a lot more losses than wins. It’s amazing when skill and sheer luck meet and you are a part of something amazing, but so often everyone does their best but the dice falls another way and there is no joy. You’ve definitely gotta aware that there’s two side to that kind of work. And one of those sides is pretty painful.