A Trauma Doctor’s Experience with COVID-19 Patients

Summary

In this article, we will delve into the experiences of a trauma doctor working in a hospital dealing with COVID-19 patients. We will explore the challenges of treating both COVID and trauma patients, the adaptation to new policies, and the importance of ingenuity and adaptability.

Cohorting COVID patients
Treating trauma patients in the medical ICU
Adapting to new policies and developments related to COVID and trauma
A crazy night dealing with multiple patients
The importance of ingenuity and adaptability
Conclusion

Cohorting COVID patients

The hospital where the doctor works is cohorting COVID patients into specific units. This means that many trauma patients are being treated in the medical ICU, which is not the usual area of expertise for the medical ICU nurses. The doctor has been working a 25-hour shift dealing with both COVID patients and trauma patients. Operating on COVID patients takes much longer than usual due to the necessary safety precautions.

Treating trauma patients in the medical ICU

The doctor has been dealing with many new patients, most of whom have COVID-19. The medical ICU nurses are being asked to take care of trauma patients, which is not their usual area of expertise. This situation adds to the workload of the medical ICU nurses, who are already dealing with COVID patients.

Adapting to new policies and developments related to COVID and trauma

The doctor and the staff have been adapting to new policies and developments related to COVID and trauma. This adaptation is necessary to provide the best possible care for patients. The doctor expresses their confidence in the remaining staff to continue working hard and caring for each other and patients.

A crazy night dealing with multiple patients

The doctor had a crazy night dealing with multiple patients, including a young unstable patient, a gunshot wound patient with COVID, and a stab wound patient who was successfully treated. The doctor and the staff had to work together to provide the best possible care for each patient, which was challenging given the circumstances.

The importance of ingenuity and adaptability

The doctor believes that the need for ingenuity and adaptability is a small price to pay. They remind us that many people have lost loved ones, which puts our inconveniences into perspective. The doctor expresses their appreciation for this conversation and signs off.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the experiences of this trauma doctor provide insight into the challenges of treating both COVID and trauma patients. The adaptation to new policies and developments related to COVID and trauma is necessary to provide the best possible care for patients. The importance of ingenuity and adaptability cannot be overstated in these challenging times. We must continue to work hard and care for each other and patients.