I have put 2 fitted sheets on my bed so when I’m post op and need to change the sheets I can just take the top one off rather than have to lean and put the sheet back on one legged. I may be a genius.
I’m so thrilled I’ve been offered an ST4 anaesthetics job, but I’m also really sad for my colleagues who deserve jobs but just didn’t get one this time. We need more anaesthetists!
I have recently found a few surgical registrars being rude to me and I cannot work out if it’s because I’m a problem, I’m a woman or I’m not a consultant. Or maybe a combination of the above. I don’t know. I’m worried it’s me that’s the issue.
@ncl_medic
@DrJonathanD
A wise boss once told me there are 3 stages of being an anaesthetist:
1. Getting into problems and somebody else getting you out of it
2. Getting into problems and getting yourself out of it
3. Somebody else getting into problems and you getting them out of it
I realise last night I had a brief moment when I was *that* anaesthetic reg who quoted the definition of pain at the poor novice working with me at 4am. She also had a short lecture on RAE tubes. I’m so sorry for what I have become.
@DrSeanMon
@juliaisobela
I took a history from a patient with a fracture. They told me they had no PMH. Presented to consultant. Turns out patient had sustained said fracture during a seizure for which they were on several antiepileptic medications. 🤦🏻♀️
Twitter, I need some goodness on my timeline. Give me the BEST dog names you’ve ever heard. My favourites so far are: Fenton, Waffle, Muffin, Keith, Marmalade, Pippin (
@iowmillie
)
@Dr_Claire_B
@mevparekh
Interesting nugget of information: erroneously high blood sugars can occur from handling shiny magazines. The glossy stuff has something sugar like in it
@mevparekh
Baguettes are not allowed in non baguette areas (marked by railings) as per baguette location policy. It was ripped out of a hungry porter’s hands by security.
@cml_smith
Don’t worry, after 6 years of anaesthetics and being on the obs anaesthesia on call rota, somebody decided I needed level 1 supervision for a spinal a little while back 😂. You should show your consultants this. (Stolen from somebody else on here but I forget who)
Valentine’s day, via social media:
Instagram: “My love, my heart, my one, my world, you are my everything”
Facebook: “Luv u hubby, u da best xxxxxx”
Twitter: “My dog is angry about his physio”
Twitter, please never change.
So I tried the
@seasaltclothing
dress in petite and the waistline is a good 10cm above my actual waist and I can’t decide if it looks ok or not. Help please!
@Fad1878
@OmgItsTania
First rule of anaesthesia: If there is an empty chair, sit in it.
Second rule of anaesthesia: Always hydrate and pee before starting a list/task
Massive congratulations to everyone who passed the final FRCA today. I’m chuffed for you but mighty jealous! To those who didn’t get a pass: it’s a really bloody stupid exam. I’m sorry. It’s no reflection on you.
@iowmillie
@mrseleanorohara
Agreed. On ITU I often say “can I have a hand in here please!” But that’s the equivalent of shouting “get in here now!” anywhere else.
I’ve had a bonkers and physically demanding day. Had I done this a year ago, I’d have been in huge amounts of pain and limping. 6 months post surgery and I have no pain at all. Can’t believe how much pain I put up with for so long.
I’ve just done my first dance class in 6 years. Put my big girl pants on and went all on my own. Did ok and enjoyed myself. Definitely going to practise at home ++ this week
My super fancy oven literally has built in recipes where you press a button and all the right settings appear. Sophie, what are you cooking tonight? Fish finger sandwiches.
Just so you all know,
@techpriest
is a wonderful human who sent me a HUGE bag of my favourite food (+extra awesome looking snacks) and that is just SO KIND
When I eventually CCT, I think I’m going to have to credit my dad for putting up with me and doing all the cooking for 4 months so I passed the primary, my dogs for tolerating my viva practice and Durham motorway services for feeding me on some dreadful commutes.
@em_j_b
@DrJEMcK
I can’t tweet details of most of mine as they’re so bonkers they’d be pretty identifiable but I’m still traumatised by a couple of them and they were about 9 years ago
@timricketts_
Called for a cannula one night, but couldn't find the bay light switch. Thought I'd just turn on the bedside light. Tripped over a zimmer frame and landed face first on the floor. Nurses ran in, thinking it was a patient, only to see me & my glow-in-the-dark trainers on the floor
@AlexNevard
Eurgh I had the same all the way through medical school and sometimes even now people question my career choice of anaesthetics. I can do the job just as well as anybody else! Glad you didn’t listen either!