Remember the Geri-Chair?

I did not think this story was funny either and I like to think of myself as having a great sense of humor. I think a person would have to have a "sick" sense of humor to think that this post is funny, which I obviously don't.

I never think it is funny to laugh at someone else's expense. But to those of you who do think this post is funny: How would you feel if this happened to YOUR family member? It probably wouldn't be so amusing then.

I feel sorry for the person who had to go through this and ultimately died and I feel sorry for the people who have so little compassion left, that they think this story is funny. It's kind of scary to think about.

No one is luaghing at the fact that Juan died. That was the sad ending to the story. But what is funny is the image of him dragging the sink and the floor becoming flooded after, or the incident where he put a huge hole in the drywall and exposed the hooker servicing her client. That is what is funny.

Which wouldn't have happened in the first place if he hadn't been tied up like some kind of animal!!!

That is why I don't think this thread is funny. The OP writes about restraining someone like she's talking about a trip to the supermarket. No big deal. I realize this was 30 years ago, but to be laughing about it today makes me wonder about her character, and others who find it so amusing. I'm just surprised that she admits that she even had a part in restraining him. I would be holding my head in shame, certainly not laughing about it. Some things are funny and are worth talking about for entertainment purposes. But restraining someone, putting that person in danger which results in that person having a bad fall and later dying isn't humorous and I don't find it entertaining.

So this "famous" hospital couldn't find a Spanish speaking person to talk with him?

I am concern that this issue is being taken so seriously and could not separate and accept what was funny and what was not. I agree w/ nrsg97, that there were some "episodes" that was funny , and we are not laughing w/ the death of Juan---truly one must be able to separate the differences, but you have to admit there were some situations that is "normally" funny. It concerns me that some nurses have lost some of their sense of humor, and could not tell the difference from an apple and orange? These possibly are the ones that get burned out so fast in nusrsing or any other career for that matter. I did not see any perversion in the story---simply there were really some funny "incidents" , and fortunately in this case a sad ending, and that does not make the story morbid. Loosen up my fellow nurses! By the way , a sense of humor are one of the signs of intelligence, so loosen up , okay?

Some of the people on this thread need to get a grip. Yes, it's sad that Juan died. No one is laughing at that. Personally I did find the story funny. We've all had those patients who, no matter what you do or how you restrain them, they always find their way out. That's what makes this story so funny. Seriously, some people need to get off the cross, we need the wood.

I liked it until the part where he broke his back and died...Poor Juan...

Great story!! While I think retraints should be a last resort, there are times when they are necessary. Often, they are necessary post-op, because patients may be confused and will try to pull out lines, try to climb out of the stretcher etc. When you consider the alternative, they are the lesser of 2 evils.

And don't even get me started on that "right to fall" nonsense..

Again, kudos, This story was hysterical.

great story ruby vee thanks for sharing.It really proves how hard it can be to keep up with some residents and to keep them safe with what staff you have on hand.thanks for sharing -ljl

The old days! When restraints weren't a crime!