Ertech2088

I am quite small and I've cracked ribs while doing CPR in the ER but when it's life or death you have to do what you have to do. Use less force when doing compressions on frail individuals. As far as the larger patients go I will usually ask a male to step in or if none are available I have knelt up on the bed next to the patient and used my whole body weight when doing compressions.

Hello everyone, I am a newly pregnant ER Technician, 8.5 weeks. I have had issues with miscarriages in the past so I am reluctant to share the news with co-workers until I reach my second trimester. Unfortunately my job requires mostly patient transfers and a lot of manual labor. Normally I enjoy what I do but lately I come to work worrying how I am going to avoid certain dangerous situations. I get subtle cramps when moving patients sometimes and it worries me. Anyone have any advice on how I can avoid looking like a lazy tech but still ensure the safety of my pregnancy?