snowcone

There is new research suggesting the old practice of aspiration is no longer warranted.

Community hospitals tend to foster a more chummy atmosphere among all levels of staff. Everybody knows everybody. It is not unheard of to have nurses employed from graduation until retirement something that is virtually unheard of in larger city hospitals where turnover is frequent and encouraged. It's not unusual to be working with the same medical staff that cares for you or your family in time of medical need. You may have the same doctor that delivered your children delivering your grandchildren. You may be assigned the same nurse with each admission if you are a frequent flyer. There's more giving back to the community, less lateral violence and more long standing friendships formed.