Oh, the vocabulary you learn with an extended stay in a hospital! I thought I learned a lot of medical jargon when Tristan was in the hospital a few years back. I thought i was confident in hospital vocab after the delivery of our four children. I thought I had mastered the basic lingo by the end of my stay in the hospital a couple years ago. But, no way. With each new experience comes a whole new set of scrabble words. I also think I'm getting close to answering at least a few of the $200/$400 questions in Jeopardy.
Just a few things I've learned.....
- A "bolus" is not a taunt by a rival bowling gang.
- what idiot, with the name "Foley", would allow his name be remembered and hated by so many.
- after the doctor refers to an "ileus" it is best not to say that you remember reading that in your college Classics class.
- being in Washington, DC, is no excuse for confusing an NPO with an NGO.
- one looks stupid when the doc refers to a drug (Ketamine) and one responds, "Yes, my kitty was sometimes mean."
- an order to aspirate is not saying that the patient had to chew their Bayer aspirin.
- The central line is not part of the DC Metro
- "NMDA-antagonists" are not a new terrorist organization.
- I'm not even going to guess how the "NG" tube gets its name.
(there are times you can choose to cry or smile - at the moment, smile, especially after an "all-nighter" working through some of the above)
Neil =)
The irony for me, Neil, is that back in my corporate manufacturing days, we used to manufacture all of the above. Producing them is a far cry from their end application. The good news brother is like the other hospital stays, this will one day be behind both of you. Praying for that day to come soon. Grace, Colin
ReplyDeleteNice job Canon Neil!!! It is nice to "keep up" with Daniel's progress status. Please know that the congregation at St Davids in Woodland Park are keeping Daniel and your family in our collective and individual prayers.
ReplyDeleteFred Lege, CAPT (ret), NC, USN
You wouldn't want to know some of the medical jargon I had to throw about when I worked in that field. I won't post it here, too graphic.
ReplyDeleteFor your amusement: http://sports.failblog.org/2011/01/14/funny-sports-pictures-these-arent-the-pucks-youre-looking-for/
ReplyDeleteGreetings Neil. I have just had the opportunity to catch up on Daniel's progress. I do appreciate your keeping everyone up to date. What a time you have all been through. I want you to know that I have held Daniel and your family in my daily prayers. May God continue to guide the hands of the doctors and nurses and all who care for Daniel. I pray that you and your family are able to rest and feel God's arms around you as you travel this journey.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to all of you from Nashville, IN.
Love,
Coral Hamlin <><
I am so glad you can keep a sense of humor in all this. Sometimes sleep deprivation facilitates silliness. You are an encouragement to ME, and this blog is supposed to be about us supporting you.
ReplyDeleteWe are still praying
Standing by if you need anything.......
Barb
(fritz's mom)
Neil, your attitude rocks! I have no doubt you are a huge comfort and encouragement to Daniel. Thanks so much for keeping us all up to date!
ReplyDeleteDitto everything Paula said above. Praying that the bad days will decrease in number and the good days will increase. Keep going Daniel, you're an inspiration to many. xo
ReplyDeleteDaniel, You are continually in our prayers. We're hoping today is a good day for you! Like Angela said, you are an inspiration to us all.
ReplyDelete-Emily and Alex Large