A-B-C's

In the middle of working a 72-hour tour. OK.. so its not a true straight 72 hours. I had a 10 hour break in between where I ran home, showered and jumped into bed only to get up and come back into work. Anyways.. it hasnt been bad. When we've needed to get up and get some energy we had runs that kept us busy.. but when we were finally done, we were quiet for long enough to get in some zzz's or catch a movie.

Did 2 calls back to back for cellulitis in the exact same spot on the patients. One of the patients was non-compliant on her depression meds and it showed. She insisted that we lock all the doors on the ambulance on the way to the hospital but half-way didnt like her level of care and was trying to bolt. I was driving and while I could hear the conversation between my partner and her, I ignored the flashing lights he was beeping to get my attention to drive faster. Had security meet us in case she was going to bolt from the cot that was 5 feet up in the air. Once we had her on the floor, she wasnt even in her room yet and was adament that the nursing staff was not providing her adequate care. She finally agreed to stay but only if I helped her get into bed. I'm looking around like, who am I? I helped her, and asked her nicely to please let the nurses do their jobs and help her. She grunted a bit and martyred herself to receiving treatment.

I've rotated through several partners since the beginning of this shift. I think I should stop by the post office and get a change of address form.

My narratives are all starting to look the same. I sit on the seat staring at my patients sometimes.. almost pleading with their bodies to need something.. anything from me. But for now.. I will take the monitorings and keep on the lookout for anything else that might arise.

I have another 23 hours to go and then am off for a few days. Need to catch up on laundry and re-introduce myself to my roommate. Will hit the gym for a few days to catch up on that too. Want to present a good showing for my physical agility test.