Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Little Moments in a Big World

Interesting Moments in Pediatric Medicine:

Realizing that pediatric nurses, despite their teddy bear scrubs, will cuss, smoke cigarettes, and make fun of whiny kids behind their backs.

Picking up a previously undiagnosed heart murmur during a visit for vision change. And being reminded why I listen to the heart and lungs in every patient every time.

Realizing that kids actually are hoping that the X-ray will show a fracture, as it is a much cooler diagnosis than "contusion".

Being asked by a teenager to explain to him what a MILF is. And going for it, with the blessing of the parent and preceptor.

Telling a mom that her son's "Gait Disturbance" is because he is wearing shoes that are twice the size of his foot, and loosely tied. Rx: Nike Outlet down the road.

My wife "stealing" the prized quilt from the Clinic Owner in the Christmas Party Gift Exchange. And watching my evaluation go down the tubes.

Realizing that the child who cut the tail off the family dog and stabbed a teacher with scissors then repeatedly punched self in face until bleeding, and is now in handcuffs, foam helmet, 4 point harness seat and spit mask needs to have my fingers near his mouth, just as the guards tell me he likes to bite.

Referring for evaluation for medical marijuana for chronic pain.

Pneumothorax in a 6 hour old boy.

Still not understanding the whole immunization schedule. Thank God for the aforementioned pediatric nurses. Despite their sailor-like attitudes, they can certainly help me decipher the IPV,Hep,VZV,PCV,MMR,HIB,DTAP,TDAP madness.

Having the moment of clarity, which led me to utter the words, "I could do pediatrics...."

1 comment:

  1. You crack me up - love hearing about your crazy work life and can't wait to hear more in person!!

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