Tag: On station
SZ column “Auf Station”: A cursed tablet and bad white socks – Ebersberg
When Christmas is over, eyes gradually turn towards New Year’s Eve. Then, for many, it’s time to refill the raclette pan as often as necessary to undo the trouser button.…
SZ column “Auf Station”: stroke in the early 20s – Ebersberg
Sometimes we experience cases in the intensive care unit that are very bad and very beautiful at the same time – it’s a question of perspective. It was the same…
SZ column “Auf Station”: The cases of anorexia are increasing – Ebersberg
Actually, we rarely treat anorexic patients in our intensive care unit, i.e. those with anorexia. Recently, however, we have treated two cases with this disease. My impression is that more…
SZ column “Auf Station”: If the patient is unreasonable – Ebersberg
There are patients that we call noncompliance patients in technical jargon. What is meant by this is that the person concerned does not recognize his illness. Accordingly, he does not…
SZ column “Auf Station”: When can someone die in intensive care? – Ebersberg
Sometimes it happens that a patient dies with us without any emergency situation. If a person loses his strength after a long fight against an illness or after a long…
SZ column “Auf Station”: Pain is a hindrance to healing – Ebersberg
Some time ago I picked up a patient from the OR. Her surgery was so major that doctors assumed she would be in severe pain when she woke up. We…
SZ column “Auf Station”: There are also public holidays in the hospital – Ebersberg
October 3rd fell on a Monday this year, which meant a long weekend for many. But not for most of the Ebersberg district clinic, not for me either – and…
SZ column “Auf Station”: Practically academized – Ebersberg
It is now possible to study the subject “Nursing” at selected universities in Germany. In addition to a bachelor’s degree, graduates obtain the state-recognized qualification as a nursing specialist. This…
SZ column “Auf Station”: Hospital Series Junkie – Ebersberg
In the course of every series à la “Schwarzwaldklinik”, “Grey’s Anatomy” or “New Amsterdam” there comes at some point this one scene: Emergency! cardiac arrest! Resuscitation! For me, the ultimate…
SZ column “Auf Station”: Washing – but not everywhere for the sick! – Ebersberg
Some time ago, one of my colleagues brought a patient his first meal in our intensive care unit when he rang the bell a little later. “Excuse me, but is…