I spend my work days trying to save the misinformed that end up in intensive care because Fox News, The GOP, and people like Greg Abbott put them there. How do I know? What do u think they watch on TV before they get so bad they end up upgraded to our ICU? My off days? I INFORM:
When an #unvaccinated individual comes into our unit, we all get filled with dread. We know where this is going, but we try our best not to show it. By the time they reach us, their oxygen requirement is already too high to go home. Many come in annoyed that we are "making such
a big deal" about it. We apologize (yes I actually say sorry...for HELPING...smh) and we keep working. At home, a person in need of oxygen can survive on an oxygen concentrator that maxes out between 5 and 10 liters per minute. Usually its 5. They can get an oxygen tank, but
those dont last long, have to get refilled quickly, and STILL dont go at a high enough flow. For the sake of comparison here are some facts: An "e cilinder" (average tank) can run for 40 minutes at 15liters of oxygen. Just 40 minutes and you're OUT. A #COVID19 patient? When THEY
come to ICU in distress the high flow STARTS on a flow of 40 liters a minute and about 60-70% oxygen. Typically, it goes UP from there. Now, when you talk about "freedom", did you consider it "free" to be strapped to this tank that you cannot step away from even to use the
bathroom? Sigh, anyway moving on: If, and usually when, the patient gets worse we upgrade to a BIPAP. This is a mask worn over the face and mouth continuously forcing air and oxygen into your lung when you inhale and exhale. What you do everyday when you scream at someone that
asked you nicely to wear a mask and #GetVaccinatedNow , you cannot do without help anymore. Hopefully thats the worst of it...but in ICU with respiratory distress, and #COVID19 hijacking the ACEII receptors that usually help protect the heart and lungs? Usually not.
Usually ur dying body ends up on a ventilator. A ventilator does NOT kill. It helps a person that WOULD die without it. ANYONE saved is a miracle. God is there. I believe he had ALWAYS been there. He is just sad u waited until NOW to truly seek him. #GetVaccinatedNow

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