April 17th, 2020

Anxiety

I work in a 16 beds ICU but since the COVID pandemic, we have added the step down unit as part of our COVID -ICU. It has been such a traumatic experience, caring for young and old population with or without medical co-morbidity.
So far our facility has been very good in providing PPEs, we also use PAPRs as well.
Anytime, i work into the unit to care for the COVID pts, i get this overwhelming anxiety anyways i pray to God each morning for protection.

Pls be safe everyone, we are truly heroes!!!!

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I hope your facility has set up support services for staff during this extremely stressful time. I they have something in place reach out to them as it can provide some support at this very stressful time. Stay safe!

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Hi Annabel:

Heroes. I couldn't agree more! Thank you for all you're doing. It sounds like you actually have the PPE you need, but still feel like it's dangerous work. What would make you feel safe?

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