Ever had one of those days in surgery where it feels like the universe is conspiring against you? I had a spay last week where the anesthesia machine decided to start beeping right when I was about to make the incision. You’d think after a few years I’d be used to the chaos, but nope! Just makes it all the more entertaining, right?
I totally get that feeling! I’ve had days where the equipment malfunctions at the worst moment, too. I try to keep a backup plan in mind for those anesthesia issues — like having a manual resuscitation bag ready, just in case.
I feel you on the chaos! I always keep a couple of extra IV fluids and a manual resuscitation bag close by just in case — makes me feel a bit more prepared for those moments. Got any other survival tips for surgical curveballs?
It’s like trying to perform surgery with a toddler throwing a tantrum — pure chaos! Have you ever had to make a last-minute call on the fly during an emergency? @jthompson34.