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So...I cracked my first rib last night doing compressions.......:eek:, ya...that was the look I gave the RT. What a weird feeling, I still have the heebygeebies

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Specializes in ICU, Home Health, Camp, Travel, L&D.

Yeppers! Snap, crackle, pop isn't just Rice Krispies! I don't think the new ever wears off of that.

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Specializes in ED, OR, SAF, Corrections.

Eeeeeyeee! Yeah, it's not a pleasant feeling and if you do it a hundred times it will still be creepy. I still get kinda creeped out prepping fractured extremities for the same reason and I've done hundreds (literally), something about body parts going in the wrong direction or that horrible 'grackling' sensation. Ugh! Well at least you know you were doing them forcefully enough!

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Specializes in ICU,ED, Corrections, dodging med-surg.

Makes you want to call the Power of attorney and give her the details.........

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Specializes in ER, ICU.

Yeah, CPR sure is tough love...

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

I did that the first time I did compressions, and like my preceptor at the time said.... "thats the least of his problems" !!!

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Specializes in Emergency.

I broke a sternum in nursing school. Super gross. :eek:

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Specializes in ICU,ED, Corrections, dodging med-surg.

throw, I guess you were using the hard and fast regimen...stuff happens... which is a whole 'nother thread as to why end of life care should be discussed..........

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Specializes in Emergency.

Yeah, I was waaay to low. Forgot about the nipple line...:nuke:

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