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I had a Parkinson's patient once who had a terrible sacral decub that needed bid drsg changes. She passed gas in my face every time I rolled her over. One day I thought I would roll her over and wait before sticking my head down there. She held it and let it rip as I went in to remove the dressing. She was non-verbal but I swear I heard her laugh. Her husband thought it was great fun. I couldn't hold back at that point, I started laughing. When I was leaving (I was seeing her through Home Health) she was smiling and tried to squeeze my hand.
I guess it really is better out than in.
night owl
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