I really hate it when a patient dies in the operating room. I've been a witness to this twice in my 2 1/2 years in surgery, but know of at least 3 others. There are numerous reasons that someone might pass....Sometimes, it is because the patient is critical upon arrival in the OR, such as a ruptured AAA (abdominal aortic aneurysm), sometimes it is because their heart freaks out under anesthesia. I remember the first patient I saw die in the OR. He was in his mid 30's and I was the one who rushed the crash cart into the room. And I watched as several surgeons, anesthesiologists and staff members tried to bring him back, but to no avail. I became extremely upset and had to run to the restroom to compose myself. When I returned, one of the surgeons told me "he was in bad shape, and hadn't taken care of himself"....well I understand that, but it was still sad to witness someone die. I don't think I'll ever get used to it. I just say a prayer.




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I don't know that I could ever get used to that!! You have to be a special person to be in the medical profession! You guys are awesome!
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That would be so hard for me, too. I'm not sure how I would react.
wow...that's why I just couldn't be a nurse...you all see too much...my best friend is a nurse on the med surg floor and she is so wiped out when she works...I commend you for the job that you do
I just don't think I could ever handle that.
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