Poll of the Day > I'm a Nurse working in quarantine for COVID-19. AMA

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streamofthesky
03/18/20 5:24:00 PM
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ZBug_ posted...
This. Once the virus is around long enough well figure it out. Unfortunately theres not really anyway to tell in advance.

I think that once they develop a vaccine itll just be enough thing you get your shots for and everyone will be fine.
Anti-vaxxers will work tirelessly to make sure this doesn't happen
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The_tall_midget
03/18/20 5:40:07 PM
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Why are so many nurses terrible at drawing blood? And yes, I include not using proper tube color order.

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The_tall_midget
03/18/20 5:43:08 PM
#53:


streamofthesky posted...
Anti-vaxxers will work tirelessly to make sure this doesn't happen

THERE IS MERCURY IN THE VACCINE! WE'RE all gonna die!

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ZBug_
03/18/20 7:45:47 PM
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The_tall_midget posted...
Why are so many nurses terrible at drawing blood? And yes, I include not using proper tube color order.
Haha good question. I guess cause everyones veins are a little different so it can be hard to hit. Plus some people have smaller veins or deeper veins so they think theyre missing when they just gotta go deeper.
that said IV Therapy pokes people all day and they make it look easy. So maybe its just lack of practice.

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magemaximus
03/19/20 4:35:40 AM
#55:


do nurses like guys with big arms

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eiriankageno
03/19/20 5:01:33 AM
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I don't have any questions at this time that you haven't already answered. I just want to express my appreciation and respect, both for the time, effort, and risk you take workingon quarantine and for your willingness to answer everyone's questions. Thank you.

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ZBug_
03/19/20 2:58:22 PM
#57:


magemaximus posted...
do nurses like guys with big arms
Im sure some do haha. All kinds of people are nurses so lots of nurses like different things.
All nurses like veiny arms though. Easy to put an IV in. Haha

eiriankageno posted...
I don't have any questions at this time that you haven't already answered. I just want to express my appreciation and respect, both for the time, effort, and risk you take workingon quarantine and for your willingness to answer everyone's questions. Thank you.
Honestly its not a big deal to me, but I do appreciate your gratitude :)

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OhhhJa
03/19/20 3:15:29 PM
#58:


My wife is scheduled to deliver next month. I'm worried this could impact that if this gets out of hand
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The_tall_midget
03/19/20 5:23:39 PM
#59:


OhhhJa posted...
My wife is scheduled to deliver next month. I'm worried this could impact that if this gets out of hand

I honestly doubt. There will likely be more strict health measures, but childbirth is always at the top of healthcare priority.

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Action53
03/19/20 5:35:04 PM
#60:


What do you think Big Bird would say if he caught you eating eggs?

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OhhhJa
03/19/20 7:46:51 PM
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The_tall_midget posted...
I honestly doubt. There will likely be more strict health measures, but childbirth is always at the top of healthcare priority.
Yeah I'm just being paranoid about worst case scenario. The women's center is separate though
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AnnoyedCops
03/19/20 8:22:41 PM
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Nice, go you. I get to stay home for a while while this all unfolds. It's cool to have a job where you really help people

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FatalAccident
03/20/20 1:45:58 AM
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So @ZBug_ apparently the virus invades the epithelial cells of the lungs, and sends cytokines to neutrophils and Killer T cells, which upon arrival at the site of infection, get overwhelmed by even more cytokines sent out by the virus that they overreact and go into kill everything mode, including the epithelial cells theyre trying to save.

so my dad finished chemo last week and they said his white cells were now above normal, normally that would be good. But considering he now has more whitecells than normal the likelihood is more of them are available to overreact and kill the epithelial cells of the lungs, am I right?

by virtue of having more white cells than normal, is my dad doomed to have a severe reaction to the virus once he catches it as he will have more cells available to overreact to the infection? And once you have the severe reaction, what determines how likely you are to survive? Hes 61 and generally fit, except for the high BP and obvs the cancer which is now gone.

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darcandkharg31
03/21/20 2:31:18 PM
#64:


Do you guys get checked regularly? Like end of shift or something, take a test for the virus, or is there not enough resources so you guys just have to wing it until you show symptoms?

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Scully87
03/21/20 4:22:03 PM
#65:


What kind of turtle should I get?

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darcandkharg31
03/21/20 4:31:12 PM
#66:


Scully87 posted...
What kind of turtle should I get?
Ninja

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SusanGreenEyes
03/21/20 5:23:30 PM
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Is it true that Tylenol is better for treating a Coronavirus fever as opposed to Ibuprofin? Why?

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botsrule
03/21/20 11:11:51 PM
#68:


SusanGreenEyes posted...
Is it true that Tylenol is better for treating a Coronavirus fever as opposed to Ibuprofin? Why?

I'm curious about Ibupofin vs Tylenol too.

Coronavirus & Ibuprofen: Dr. Alexea Gaffney-Adams Clears Up Dangers, Facts, and Fiction | NowThis
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shadowsword87
03/22/20 12:16:46 AM
#69:


botsrule posted...
I'm curious about Ibupofin vs Tylenol too.

Coronavirus & Ibuprofen: Dr. Alexea Gaffney-Adams Clears Up Dangers, Facts, and Fiction | NowThis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IkFpuaDF1I

The WHO recommended Tylenol over ibprofin.

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darcandkharg31
03/24/20 9:31:18 PM
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Pepsi'd

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mrmeano21
03/24/20 9:57:09 PM
#71:


Do Medical staff drink more then a average IT Employee.

Is it funny As I think it is with how server my sinus reactions are in spring to run around in a mask coughing, sneezing an wiping my nose and use it as a tactic to avoid the moronic general population?

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Judgmenl
03/24/20 10:18:04 PM
#72:


How are things going TC?

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ZBug_
03/24/20 11:03:27 PM
#73:


OhhhJa posted...
My wife is scheduled to deliver next month. I'm worried this could impact that if this gets out of hand
I dont have any sage advice for this unfortunately. Just know that most hospitals (as far as I know) are taking sanitation very seriously.

Action53 posted...
What do you think Big Bird would say if he caught you eating eggs?
That egg is the product of a bird that was kept in a small box and injected with steroids! Try my favorite kind of egg instead, eggplant!

@FatalAccident Ive never heard that COVID-19 causes the immune system to attack healthy cells. Infected cells yes, but thats the bodies way of preventing the spread.
I do know that Covid makes you susceptible to pneumonia and pneumonia in any other case doesnt cause the immune system to attack the body.
Its also note worthy that there are a lot of immune system cells, and cytokines and white blood cells (leukocytes) are not the same. So even if Covid did cause cytokines to overreact, an increase in leukocytes shouldnt worsen the problem.
Hope that helps ease your mind.

darcandkharg31 posted...
Do you guys get checked regularly? Like end of shift or something, take a test for the virus, or is there not enough resources so you guys just have to wing it until you show symptoms?
We do not get tested regular, but we have to have our temperature checked and write any symptoms of sore throat, cough, aches, etc, on a form at the start of every shift.
Basically if we dont have any symptoms we dont get tested again.

SusanGreenEyes posted...
Is it true that Tylenol is better for treating a Coronavirus fever as opposed to Ibuprofin? Why?
Tylenol (acetaminophen) is better for treating fevers than ibuprofen (COVID-19 makes you susceptible to pneumonia, and pneumonia as an infection causes a fever). This is because acetaminophen releases a hormone in your brain that binds to certain receptors in your brain to block them from feeling pain. Thats how acetaminophen works as a pain killer; this is called analgesia (Ann-all-jeez-ee-ah. It doesnt sound like anal I promise lol).
The same receptors that those hormones block, are the ones that get attacked by infections thus causing your body temperature to rise (fever). So when theyre blocked, they cant get attacked.

ibuprofen works differently, it reduces inflammation in your muscle, and other tissue. So for things that cause swelling, like pulled muscles or sprains, ibuprofen works better at treating the problem. But in the case of fevers, yes acetaminophen like Tylenol (or Excedrin) works best.

mrmeano21 posted...
Do Medical staff drink more then a average IT Employee.
I dont know how much they drink in IT but we try to get together every 3-4 weeks for drinks and food.

Judgmenl posted...
How are things going TC?
Kinda hectic. The hospital is short staffed as always, and full to the brim with patients.

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ZBug_
03/24/20 11:14:34 PM
#74:


Hey guys I want to give some advice, in light of how things are going.
With hospitals being full, medical supplies being in a deficit, clinics closing, etc:

If you suspect you have COVID-19 call your Doctors office and ask what the best thing for you to do is.
Most likely the best thing to do is stay home, but it depends on the person, depending on your medical history you might need treatment.
But for most people its best to isolate yourself (even if/especially if youre sick). Your body is capable of fighting of the virus, the big problem is, it compromises your immune system, making you more susceptible to other germs and bacteria, thats the part thats killing people.
If you are sick, dont further expose yourself to germs that can do more damage. Stay home, take Tylenol for the fever, call your Dr. and ask if theres more you should do.

Stay safe and clean, friends.

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FatalAccident
03/25/20 2:16:51 AM
#75:


Thanks man

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mrmeano21
03/26/20 1:37:50 AM
#77:


Hmm you must have COVID-19 you missed my second question

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teddy241
03/26/20 1:43:52 AM
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Hospitals in Minnesota are still pretty quiet....

Im sure that will change soon. Probabaly by next week
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LeetCheet
03/27/20 12:34:26 AM
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My town is so underprepared it's not even funny.

Our hospital only have two beds for Corona patients and two respirators plus one respirator in one ambulance as well as two ambulances without.

My town is royally fucked when the virus eventually breaks out of control here.

Those damn politicians who cheapens on everything at our hospital. Our shitty hospital can't even deliver babies ffs.

We all have to drive over 100km to our neighbouring town if we want to go to a proper hospital.
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blacklabelice
03/27/20 1:08:42 AM
#80:


can i get the coronavirus from eating asshole?

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ZBug_
03/27/20 11:50:39 AM
#81:


LeetCheet posted...
My town is so underprepared it's not even funny.

Our hospital only have two beds for Corona patients and two respirators plus one respirator in one ambulance as well as two ambulances without.

My town is royally fucked when the virus eventually breaks out of control here.

Those damn politicians who cheapens on everything at our hospital. Our shitty hospital can't even deliver babies ffs.

We all have to drive over 100km to our neighbouring town if we want to go to a proper hospital.
I feel for you :/ that situation is fucked. I hate how rich some places are while others are struggling to get by. I hate it

blacklabelice posted...
can i get the coronavirus from eating asshole?
Yes, its a mucous membrane.

mrmeano21 posted...
Hmm you must have COVID-19 you missed my second question
My bad. I guess you do you. Its probably not as funny as you think, and some people out there are crazy and you might get attacked. I dont recommend pretending to be sick just to fuck with people

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shadowsword87
03/27/20 1:03:17 PM
#82:


Oh, I'm honestly super curious:
How does it feel a few months ago working like normal, and now people (at least online) are acting like you're a hero putting your life on the line, and so on?

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ZBug_
03/27/20 4:35:27 PM
#83:


shadowsword87 posted...
Oh, I'm honestly super curious:
How does it feel a few months ago working like normal, and now people (at least online) are acting like you're a hero putting your life on the line, and so on?
Its kinda weird, because I honestly dont feel like Im doing anything different. I dont feel like my life is on the line or anything. Yeah work is a little hectic right now but its kinda just another day for me. Im very thankful to still have a job at a time like right now. But I feel kinda guilty because my job revolves around others misfortune... I mean we are trying to help, not causing it of course, but somehow I still feel slightly guilty. Survivors guilt or something I dont know.

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mrmeano21
03/28/20 12:05:46 AM
#84:


ZBug_ posted...
I feel for you :/ that situation is fucked. I hate how rich some places are while others are struggling to get by. I hate it

Yes, its a mucous membrane.

My bad. I guess you do you. Its probably not as funny as you think, and some people out there are crazy and you might get attacked. I dont recommend pretending to be sick just to fuck with people

I live in the south and in an area where rich ex pats of nyc move to they are bat shit scared of you having a gun and will social media shame you because well they are morons. I wish Trump would build a wall around N.Y and California it would be better use of money . This is coming from a person that was born in California and lived 12 years in NYC. Also California wants to leave lets give them a helping hand.

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ZBug_
03/28/20 10:50:44 PM
#85:


mrmeano21 posted...
I live in the south and in an area where rich ex pats of nyc move to they are bat shit scared of you having a gun and will social media shame you because well they are morons. I wish Trump would build a wall around N.Y and California it would be better use of money . This is coming from a person that was born in California and lived 12 years in NYC. Also California wants to leave lets give them a helping hand.

mrmeano21 posted...
I live in the south and in an area where rich ex pats of nyc move to they are bat shit scared of you having a gun and will social media shame you because well they are morons. I wish Trump would build a wall around N.Y and California it would be better use of money . This is coming from a person that was born in California and lived 12 years in NYC. Also California wants to leave lets give them a helping hand.
Oh well by all means, fuck with the rich.

I dont condone fucking with people or claim responsibility for what may or may not happen if you fuck with said people

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mrmeano21
03/29/20 9:40:11 PM
#86:


ZBug_ posted...
Oh well by all means, fuck with the rich.


Ill take the lol as I get them

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SusanGreenEyes
03/30/20 12:02:05 AM
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Are you noticing any improvements within the patients you have been treating?

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ZBug_
03/30/20 4:00:09 PM
#88:


SusanGreenEyes posted...
Are you noticing any improvements within the patients you have been treating?
Yeah absolutely. After receiving treatment most people recover after a couple weeks.
weve had 120+ discharges, from the hospital here, from people who were COVID-19 positive, and leave negative.

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SusanGreenEyes
03/30/20 11:28:09 PM
#89:


ZBug_ posted...
Yeah absolutely. After receiving treatment most people recover after a couple weeks.
weve had 120+ discharges, from the hospital here, from people who were COVID-19 positive, and leave negative.
Thank you
This is very exciting news!

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ZBug_
04/02/20 12:36:19 AM
#90:


SusanGreenEyes posted...
Thank you
This is very exciting news!
Just remember, its not a death sentence for most people. Many people, yes, unfortunately. But its not an apocalyptic event.

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