Don’t think I’ve ever been so tired, was late off work the last three days.

My plantar fasciitis has returned, add in a very sore knee

About half the theatres are closed but thankfully we are still looking after day case patients But there is no light at end of the tunnel

Covid patients are staying in ICU for 20-30+ days, meaning there is no likelihood of beds for patients requiring major surgery

@MichealMartinTD ICU nursing is care of the unconscious ventilated patient.

They are sedated, paralysed so they tolerate the endotracheal tube that is connected to their ventilator, which breathes for them

If that tube is dislodged, your patient becomes hypoxic (loses oxygen) Could end up brain damaged or die

Your patient is unconscious, requires total nursing care, washing/turning/keeping warm or cold