And they do something called Paracentesis for it which looks like this and the amount of fluid that comes off is often somewhat of a “big fish story” for nurses similar to giant objects removed from rectums.
I have a friend in urology, who will occasionally talk about clogged… systems, and how much urine a person can hold. It’s a surprisingly large amount, to the degree where they can’t remove it all in one go because the drop of internal pressure will lead to a drop in bloodpressure.
They once drained nearly almost 2 liters out of me. The urologist was amazed that I didn’t die. I’ve had two more laser procedures over the years and another one is scheduled next week. Self cathing multiple times a day for years sucks. But it is better than dialysis or dying.
Everyone loves them titties enough to have a whole month of awareness, but not many care about prostrate health. Get it checked regularly fellas! And pay attention to how you pee and how often. It can get bad enough that not even a little blue pill can save your love life.
I think they did this on The Pitt. The alcoholic guy who was a “frequent flyer” (all the doctors and nurses knew him because he always had to come in and get that shit drained. Never stopped drinking).
Oh and fun fact, the professional way to say “frequent flyer” (for like written documentation or over the phone to other units and such) is “known / well known to me/us.” So for instance “Mr Doe is well known to us from previous admissions to this unit with the last date of discharge being 3 days ago.”
Oh no it gets flung around plenty in on-unit report and with your work besties. Some of it is commiseration about unpleasant patients, but it’s also practically helpful to describe the background to float nurses or nurses new to the unit that the patient has some kind of long running problem whether it’s financial or cognitive-emotional that’s preventing them from managing their problems properly outpatient. But when you go to write that practical concept (of a patient who has a stable and predictable hospital course with a treatment plan that evolves minimally over multiple hospitalizations) you write “known to us.”
It’s called ascites and looks like this
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And they do something called Paracentesis for it which looks like this and the amount of fluid that comes off is often somewhat of a “big fish story” for nurses similar to giant objects removed from rectums.
I have a friend in urology, who will occasionally talk about clogged… systems, and how much urine a person can hold. It’s a surprisingly large amount, to the degree where they can’t remove it all in one go because the drop of internal pressure will lead to a drop in bloodpressure.
So yes, you CAN pee yourself to death.
They once drained nearly almost 2 liters out of me. The urologist was amazed that I didn’t die. I’ve had two more laser procedures over the years and another one is scheduled next week. Self cathing multiple times a day for years sucks. But it is better than dialysis or dying.
Everyone loves them titties enough to have a whole month of awareness, but not many care about prostrate health. Get it checked regularly fellas! And pay attention to how you pee and how often. It can get bad enough that not even a little blue pill can save your love life.
That must have been a massive pair of balls then.
#pee comes from the balls
I think they did this on The Pitt. The alcoholic guy who was a “frequent flyer” (all the doctors and nurses knew him because he always had to come in and get that shit drained. Never stopped drinking).
Man that show is good.
Oh and fun fact, the professional way to say “frequent flyer” (for like written documentation or over the phone to other units and such) is “known / well known to me/us.” So for instance “Mr Doe is well known to us from previous admissions to this unit with the last date of discharge being 3 days ago.”
I don’t remember if I was quoting the show or just using my own wording there, but good to know.
Oh no it gets flung around plenty in on-unit report and with your work besties. Some of it is commiseration about unpleasant patients, but it’s also practically helpful to describe the background to float nurses or nurses new to the unit that the patient has some kind of long running problem whether it’s financial or cognitive-emotional that’s preventing them from managing their problems properly outpatient. But when you go to write that practical concept (of a patient who has a stable and predictable hospital course with a treatment plan that evolves minimally over multiple hospitalizations) you write “known to us.”
Have avoided it. I’ve had coworkers say it gave them flashbacks.
I can definitely see that. A testament to how well it’s made imo
I just want scrubs but in Arkham asylum.
Is that what a “beer belly” is?
Nah that’s usually just because beer is liquid bread