Friends on the Wrath......COVID means I may not be around for a while

I’m heading up COVID response at my Trust and as an anaesthetist things are going to get tough.

It’s fair to say my colleagues and those in ITU are more than a little scared.

Numbers of cases are increasing hugely.

We are going onto a war footing. Likely 12 hrs on 12 hrs off but working around the clock when sickness bites amongst us.

We all have the same concerns as others with families, relatives etc. I cannot see my parents for a while as are over 70 and co morbid.

I’m not at all convinced by the Boris approach and clinicians are ignoring certain advice and planning our own measures.

In terms of “we will build you ventilators” I can’t think of a single British company that makes them. Also a vent needs a trained nurse or doctor to look after the patient attached to it!

I’m not asking for applause or slaps on the back. But maybe think of me and my colleagues occasionally over next few weeks and months and send good vibes. Awful decisions will have to be made, all colleagues will get ill, some may die. None of us signed up for this really!!

On your side, most of you will get mild illness. Look after yourselves and each other, keep an eye on the elderly.

Wash hands, cough into your arm and leave me some f**king tissues and big roll!

Take care all

Andy

Posted By: admckechnie, Mar 15, 13:27:15