To ensure the patient was stable on both sides! It’s always a good reminder that we can’t be too careful with perioperative assessments. We joke, but staying vigilant is crucial — last week, a quick check on a patient’s history saved us from a potential crisis. What’s your funniest perioperative mishap?
And you’re so right about vigilance! I once almost missed an allergy update during pre-op that could’ve been bad. Ever had a scary near-miss like that?
I once had a client who was super anxious about their pet’s recovery. Just keeping them updated made all the difference; it helped ease their worries. I totally get that remote roles need a lot of flexibility, but a personal touch can go a long way.