Saturday, February 10, 2007
Sputum Surprises
The time has finally arrived for me to face my phobia of sputum. Having become highly sensitised to the grossness of sputum from assisting with bronchoscopies for the last few years (yes I have been known to throw up at work!), I now find myself surrounded by cupfulls of this disgusting substance 5 days a week. I have been unsuccessful in the past in "getting over" my brain's disgust for this substance. This can pose a problem when looking professional in front of patients. Heck, it can even be a problem with me staying in the same room with the patient I am trying to treat! I have been told numerous times that this is something I will just "get over eventually". For 10 years now I have been patiently waiting. I am after any advice to assist me with my cause - mind distraction techniques are simply not strong enough. Any ideas?
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Hi Leah,
its sounds like this is a real problem for you. Unfortunately I don't have any ideas for miracle cures! Just bear in mind that what you are doing is making a big difference to the health and comfort of the patient you are treating and most often they are very grateful. Keep us up-to-date over the next few weeks with how you get on. Good luck!
I recommend a cup of green jelly and custard every night.
A big blob of guacamole mixed with cream cheese may also be helpful.
Good luck!
Mike
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