Normally, days on the floor are okay. There aren't in-room operations going on everyday. However, there are some that happen and I was lucky enough to sit in and help the doctor. One of the doctors came in to assess the patient and found that their knee was severely swollen. It was filled with pus and other fluids around the area. I quickly set up the tools for the doctor and draped the patient's knee.
The two PCA techs in the room held the patient down while the doctor explained to me what he was doing. After the doctor made the incisions and drained the fluids, I handed over the gauze and wraps and let the patient rest after.
Watching the in room operation was pretty quick, but still pretty awesome! As an intern, it was a good (yet smelly) experience. I heard the aftercare instructions for the patient, just in case he didn't hear it and kept tabs on him.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
The First Few Steps
Deciding on a specialty isn't always easy. There are so many things to consider and different aspects of what you find comfortable with. Having a talent in a specific area is also something to take into consideration.
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