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Captain America as the paediatric registrar - a thread.
During ward round a kid starts talking about their favourite Paw Patrol character.
When bleeped to A&E to see a kid with sats of 86% and a pulse of 195bmp.
Having stabilised the previous patient and sat writing up note, they overhear talk of another sick child.
When hearing of plans to deliver the preterm triplets at evening handover time.
When handing over about the incredibly difficult cannula that has just come out 1 min prio
When asked if they want to prescribe antibiotics for a viral URTI
On getting in the tricky cannula first time when 4 other people have failed.
Accepting their 8th referral for a wheezy child before 10.30am.
Seeing any of their patients any time, anywhere.
The pride when their F2 nails their first solo paediatric cannula.
When instructing the “holder” about the importance of keeping the child still during the lumbar puncture.
When discovering a junior about to examine the throat in a child with severe croup.
On finding the prescription for salbutamol for the 4month old wheezy baby with bronchiolitis.
When someone says a naughty word in earshot of a child.
When they see it’s a kid’s birthday on ward round.
When asked about their secret when it comes to neonatal line insertion.
When discharging any of their patients.
When explaining why they are wearing superhero scrubs, novelty socks, a sparkly stethoscope, and have a badge covered in stickers.
When they finally get a break with the team.
When ever asked if they love paediatrics. #choosePaediatrics #paedsrocks
