Well, I've been at SCH now for a week and a half. I would have to say it's not so different than acute care at an adult hospital, but with kids. I've seen adolescents to preemies, dealt with oncology to patent ductus arteriosus, and it's been pretty smooth.
No doubt, our pediatric class has prepared us for this, but to add some drama, I'm doing my affiliation alongside another third year PT student from NYU on her third affiliation. Shoulder to shoulder, toe to toe, head to head. Mercy vs. NYU. (even if the game is only in my head)
Small office, filled with all women, makes for a unique work dynamic. It's only two PTs and two OTs.
I've been on numerous discharge planning conferences and rounds with attendings, residents, social work, nursing, psychology, etc... Done evaluations on preemies and toddlers, but have yet to deal with an autistic adolescent... At least one who is not intubated and comatose already.
I think I'm hitting my markers in terms of goals in a timely manner, I check and double-check them everyday to make sure I'm progressing as I should up to a level that is representative of my ability and my education.
The one thing that keeps going through my mind thus far is:
"THEY WILL NOT BREAK"
That's in reference to the preemies that I'm seeing in the NICU. I'm handling them all with 'kid-gloves', all soft and gentle; meanwhile, all the other staff are flipping them upside down and around by one limb and slapping them like they're all pieces of bacon.
I guess one more thing to grow accustomed to...
Paul
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