Here Kitty Kitty...

meow

You are here: Home / Archives for saving lives

flashback diva

August 12, 2006 2 Comments

ah-ha. Mumsy has dug up some old Diva Dirt for your entertainment. Oh great. Next entry she’ll probably link to that lovely, maniacal photo of me that accompanied the article that was in our local newspaper.

What’s kind of interesting is the list of “supporters” for the Digital Divas vs Microsoft – dang, that seems so long ago.

Check it out.

’tis my saving lives weekend… even though today was one of those ‘pull the tube so he dies’ days. Ya, I know… it’s not really like that. Well, it IS, but it’s for a reason. Sorry, didn’t mean to sound so crass, but in the end, that’s what happens when I remove life support from a patient (per M.D. orders!).

Anyhoo. Gotta go. c’yall later.

Filed Under: just sayin', saving lives

saving lives and lettuce

April 9, 2006 5 Comments

hi.

s-h-h-h… it’s so quiet in here. Lucy pooped and went back to bed. Hubby is still sleeping… and I’m having a cuppa before I chop a head of lettuce for our Mexican Fiesta today at the hospital.

Yes, it’s my saving lives weekend. Busybusybusy. Geesh. I don’t think it will ever not be busy again. Did I tell you that a couple of months ago we went hospital wide with our “respiratory therapy protocols?” Which means that the docs write an order for us to see their patients, and we do an assessment to decide what kind of treatment they need?

It’s really pretty remarkable — finally, we order what the patients need and not just what the resident thinks that they should order… just because. Of course it means a ton o’ more work involved on our part, but in the long run, it is a good thing.

Earlier this week my 91 y/o dad-in-law had surgery for an obstructed bowel. Came through with flying colors. Now it’s just a matter of escaping the hospital without major things happening post-op.

You know how the hospital is one of the worst places to be sick in… frequent infections afterwards… dirty place. Well, not visibly, but there’s so many variables and hospital acquired pneumonias, it’s just a good day when a patient leaves with everything still attached and in working order.

He’ll be ok.

Alrighty, must chop lettuce. You know, I’m the first one to buy things all conveniently chopped up, but paying 1.79 per bag of chopped lettuce (and 2 of them) compared to 99 cents for a head of lettuce, I just couldn’t bring myself to do that… so that’s why I need to chop-chop.

Have a great Sunday everyone!

Everything people need to know about Cialis

Filed Under: just sayin', saving lives

medicine and saving lives

March 19, 2006 6 Comments

I just watched a fascinating movie, Something the Lord Made. It’s about the first heart surgery for “Blue Baby” syndrome at Johns Hopkins Hospital. You’ll have to read the synopsis ‘cos I suck at that. Between the movie and a new show on Discovery Health, Medical Maverik, I am proud to be a life saving health professional.

We work miracles every day. We really do save lives. We save people from the consequences of their recklessness, their environment, their being in the wrong place at the wrong time, and their genetic roll of the dice.

We comfort, problem solve, advocate, and serve.

We get blood on our hands, tears in our eyes, and gratitude in our hearts.

We make decisions, make mistakes, and make people’s quality of life better, if only for a few more days, months or years. Or not.

Sometimes it’s just a job, but in the end, I am proud of what I do and the difference that I make.

What pleasant thoughts to end my day.
xoxo

Filed Under: saving lives Tagged With: blood, dying, making a difference

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Page 2

New here? You should read these!

  • From the Beginning
  • About Kitty
  • All My KittyKittys
  • Head on the Porch
Hi, Like FullMoon Graphics!
Twitter Kitty
Blogging in 2000

Hi, I'm Kitty

Did you hear the one…

  • When to delete a blog?
  • Tracy Chapman
  • Not “Happy Father’s Day”
  • House 50 years later
  • I’m b-a-a-a-c-k-k

Want to see more?

Whatcha lookin’ for?

Copyright © 2025 · Kitty · The Original KittyKitty Website