Tonight I did my first transplant in a month secondary to the #COVID crisis. We are running fewer ORs & everything takes a bit longer due to added safety measures to prevent disease transmission (even in COVID- patients)
At the end of the case we took the patient to the CVC-ICU b/c SICU is full, working hard to take care of really sick COVID patients
(also when I say we I mean @sachinkheterpal etal)
When we got to the unit, it was ready for us. They did not bat an eye at the taking care of a patient different from their usual. They asked the right questions and were excited to serve.
And she is right, they do.
People are flexing to new places, working outside their comfort zones, taking care of patients in very scary situations. They have every right to complain.
They are stepping up to the plate with grace and compassion.
So it turns out tonight wasn't about a transplant. It was about the people of @UMich, @umichmedicine, @UMichSurgery, @UMichCTSurgery in the time of crisis.
Showing up. Without hesitation.
Dear @umichmedicine,
We are showing the nation what we are made of (and its a bunch of beyond amazing people).
I couldn't be prouder to work at this place. Thank you for leading the way.
#ForeverGoBlue #InThisTogether