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Today someone laryngospasmed and dropped to 65% Before I opened their airway Last week, same thing, except 55% I’m finding myself increasingly dispassionate and unconcerned during these episodes Externally it would appear I’m skating by Skin of my teeth Brushing off increased agitation by the OR staff Watching the patient’s life bouncing on the roulette wheel as I tilt the table ........Come on red ................ But it’s not like that. I have a plan. Always a backup. Tertiary options. A, B,C, and [God forbid] D. So far, C and beyond is unknown territory. I’m concerned with my confidence. Too much?
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Dec 3, 2013
Dec 3, 2013 at 7:51 PM UTC
Death and near death experiences for the almighty dollar
Today someone laryngospasmed and dropped to 65% Before I opened their airway Last week, same thing, except 55% I’m finding myself increasingly dispassionate and unconcerned during these episodes Externally it would appear I’m skating by Skin of my teeth Brushing off increased agitation by the OR staff Watching the patient’s life bouncing on the roulette wheel as I tilt the table ........Come on red ................ But it’s not like that. I have a plan. Always a backup. Tertiary options. A, B,C, and [God forbid] D. So far, C and beyond is unknown territory. I’m concerned with my confidence. Too much?
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Dec 3, 2013
Dec 3, 2013 at 7:51 PM UTC
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