I Just Need To Vent

Today has been awful, working on the wards with "suspect" covid-19. A patient I had been looking after had previously been walking around and chatting, now lying there unconscious, gasping for breath and now on end of life. I just broke down after seeing her in such a state.

The news said we would start getting tested this weekend, matron says not until next week because we are low risk. 95% of our staff are off ill however and we have had confirmed cases previously.

We are not allowed to wear the gowns and masks when patients are just suspected, I feel so vulnerable and uncared for.

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TrunkZ · 56-60, M

This pandemic has caught everyone short of supplies and highlighted the flaws in whatever plans and preparation had been previously made. I hope they get you the protective gear you need to safely do your job. Those, like you, that are in the trenches are the true heroes in all of this. Thank you for helping those who truly need your help.