What I admire about Siobhan, is she kindly explains terms/reasonings in every video. I’m never left with questions, or forced to look things up. I can tell she is incredibly patient and always willing to teach new viewers.
She is even using a facemask, in the thumbnail for this video upload, as it would be a shame to finish up a member country, of the Top 20 worst-hit countries for corona virus.
I'm a med student who can't focus on her studies, but your videos give me the motivation to work hard to become a doctor like you. I know it isn't easy for you but plz post many videos as you can. They just make up my day.
I'm a pharm student who also is having a lot of trouble focusing on studies. It's so crazy. Summer semester was the worst, mental health wise, for sure. But doing this since March... hasn't been easy
Engineering student here, also having a hard time focusing on my studies. Having to do everything in front of a computer just makes all courses I have right now blend together and everything takes much longer than it should.
We are all in this together but only some people still receive their paycheck and have a job and others lost everything they ever worked for and don't see a point in living.
Right?!!?!?!?!? When my surly preteen was in the NICU, Memorial Day weekend was slow, and one of the maternity nurses put "where's the stork???" up on the board. I came in the next night to see my kiddo, and the maternity floor was slammed as well as three new pairs of twins appearing in the NICU.
My best friend got covid-19. She's healthy and a runner so she had good cardio health, she was hospitalized and her husband was told to get her affairs in order. Luckily she pulled through but has lasting complications such as memory loss from the fever and inability to run anymore. She's on a daily inhaler. Its been months since. Healthy people can almost die too.
Just because you're in good physical condition doesn't mean your genetics are good for dealing with this viral illness. It's mostly to do with genetics and immune response. That's why the 1918 flu killed mostly young people in good physical shape.
The first thing I thought when you said you got sick over the holidays is that I’m so, so thankful you’re feeling better. I can’t tell you how much respect and gratitude I have for y’all who are working in healthcare right now.
I am a medical doctor from Tunisia , and i am quite fascinated by the amount of positivity that you keep in your vlogs, even after a nightshift with covid patients! So glad you're doing better after covid, we're really in this together ❤️
I'm feeling so emotional with this video. My grandma died of covid-19 last October and I hadn't seen her in 7 months... I still feel so much pain and I miss her so so much. It makes me insanely mad when I see people going out and aglomerating and sh*t, it's just so selfish and disrespectful... My grandma, who was not geting out of home and was mostly isolated from the world, died because someone who wasn't taking precautions and following quarantine correctly decided to visit her and then infected her. So, please, everyone, take care of yourselves, your families, follow isolation and quarantine correctly. We are still far safe from this nightmare to end, so take care
i’m very sorry for your loss! i lost my grandma long before covid but i hadn’t seen her in a while too. it hurts a lot but it does get better! take care
My aunt who is an ICU attending physician got Covid two days before her second shot. This illness is a beast and I am so so sorry that you guys have to go through this hell.
@@shaliniram4719 First shot only gives a person 50% "protection" (based on trials) - the media keeps reporting it as though getting a shot means the person is safe. It's supposed to be 95% after two shots and they don't even know how long it will last.
Siobhan! Thank you for taking us along. I'm so sorry you were sick, but glad you're doing better. You were already as empathetic as could be, but I'm sure the experience helps you to relate to the huge number of patients who have had COVID. And I'm glad you and Mark could take care of each other.
CovId ICU nurse here. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen the situation that you described in the video. It’s really sad to see because, as you said, the survival rates of these patients are very low. I just hope some people take this this to heart and better protect themselves and their families.
Never seen her so sad. I mean for a doctor in an ICU its kind of "normal" to see people in a bad condition. But nothing is normal at the moment. Heartbreaking!
It's sad how theres people who are convinced this whole virus is fake and wouldn't be convinced it was real unless they were in the hospital looking at all the covid patients themselves.
I don’t think people think the virus is fake. I think that the reaction to lockdowns are totally wrong. I know many places without restrictions, some with zero restrictions and are doing much much better then those with restrictions. Lockdowns are not the answer and should not be allowed.
@@simchad613 all of the countries which have 0 covid cases or next to none have done a strict lockdown, while there are a few people who believe covid is a real threat but lockdowns aren't worth it most of the anti maskers/anti lockdowns dont believe the virus is real.
@@vicgamesvt9682 my kids live in Lakewood NJ. There are absolutely zero restrictions. No masks, no social distancing, all businesses are open. Yes they do a about 30 cases a day but almost zero deaths. There is no lockdowns and just about everyone is doing fine. The lockdowns are a huge mistake and is a crime against humanity. Look at South Dakota, Florida. They are doing just as good or better then the places which have full lockdown.
@@simchad613 ok I will search those places up but I also want you to search up New Zealand were they dont wear masks or social distance because at the start of this virus they did a complete lockdown until there were 0 cases of covid.
@@vicgamesvt9682 I understand where you are coming from, but there are huge problems because of lockdowns. The main one is they cause more deaths then the actual virus. The best idea is for people over 60 to isolate, and those younger to go out normally. Within 2 months there would be herd immunity, instead our government just prolong the agony of lockdowns, are not supporting businesses which are closed, giving out huge fines for nothing, police brutality,etc. We should never take away rights from people , because once they take it away, they never give them back.
My mom unfortunately got Covid before her first vaccine dose. She was in really bad shape but was so lucky her oxygen saturation didn’t dip below 90%. Had a fever of 103.3. But she’s past the 14 day Covid timeline and she’s slowly recovering now. I’m SO relieved. I’m so happy you and your husband overcame Covid too!
This was so raw and beautiful. Millions of people have gone through this and it's heartbreaking to know there's not much you cand do. But what you do is amazing, doctor. Congratulations. Thanks for inspiring a medicine student.
Your health is the most important thing especially in this pandemic and I had isolate twice as I came in contact with someone who had covid, and I am grateful that I didn't contract it
Same, i've had very close contact with people who had covid... multiple times, I even help took care of my mom when she had it. Thank God I remained healthy after every possible exposure and everyone I knew recovered pretty easily! But, i still think it's important to be cautious for yourself and others! Can't wait til this is all over
Your videos are so amazing. ❤️ My mum is currently in hospital here in the UK following a heart attack, 2 x angioplasties, a haematoma complication, emergency vascular surgery and then she caught covid in hospital whilst recovering from it all. It gives me immense comfort to know that wonderful people like you are taking care of her. Thank you for everything you do x
Oh wow Siobhan, i’m so glad to hear that you and Mark are OK. And I can see how difficult the reality of caring for critically ill Covid patients is on you. Your empathy is always evident and would be exactly what the family would need. I worked at that hospital for many years before moving onto a new occupation. And when I watch your videos, I think of you and all my former coworkers. And I genuinely hope that everyone is OK. If there is one little suggestion I could make for you, it would be to use the Calm app for those times when you need to get some sleep but have too much adrenaline going. I have found it pretty useful. Know that we are thinking about you. ❤️
Hi! A practical nurse from Finland here. Sorry to hear that you and your husband got corona, the worst fear that we have at the moment. Glad you both got through it well! I have been binging your videos and I can only wish that I could have doctors as positive as you! You also remind me to keep a smile on my face at all times. Thank you for being you!! ❤
I cried watching this one. I love how compassionate and sweet you are, I can only imagine the hardships you face everyday and the sadness in the behind the scenes. I’m really glad you recovered fully and I admire you a lot
How do you stay so humble and down to earth. I know ppl that just got to med school and are showing off and making other ppl feel less intelligent. What’s ur secret?
Shioban looks like she do this because she loves it and really cares of others wellbeing. The show off doctors seemingly do it only for the salary and the title
I am so glad you and your husband recovered well from Covid. I work as a nurse on a Covid unit, and like you said, it can be completely heartbreaking, but we can get through this together. Thank you for what you do.
You are an inspiring superwoman with a kind and light hearted spirit. Behind your smile there is hard work and dedication and may even be grief, traumas (from patient care), and strive for perfection/doing more. I hope you know you are enough and the fact that you chose to be in the hospital and see folks when many backed off, is more than enough. All you can do is be there for pts. Outcome is not in our control. Remind yourself when feeling down after debriefing a critically ill patient's family. Keep on shining.
I love the fact that no matter what the situation is, she remains positive through it all. She finds the best out of the worst and works with it. Prayers for you and your family🙏🏽
Glad to hear that you and your husband are feeling better now. Yes it is extremly hot under the ppe's. I wore them for 3 times 8hrs a day for 2 weeks each time. I work in a nursing home and had to wear them when one of our residents came down with covid. They also control the heat in there apartments so that meant it was extremly hot in the hallways. When the residents came back to the home we would down the ppe including a plastic gown which is extremly hot while you are trying to work. Some of the residents would have there heat on at 84 degress when it wasn't that cold outside so I know exactly how you feel when you have to put the ppe's on.
All the best Dr. My dad was a serious pneumonia 2 week icu + 1 week hospital patient in 2015. I've been taking care of him since then on 24.7 oxygen. I appreciate the care you guys give to the sick. Its not easy but it is sincerely appreciated. Keep well 🙏
Thank you so much for all the honesty about your feelings. It is so needed to know that doctors care. I know they do but so many don’t understand how much it effects their doctors.
I had COVID in November and I almost didn’t make it. I am eternally grateful for the doctors and nurses that saved my life. I’m 24, no known previous conditions, and I did everything to not get it and got it from someone that didn’t care. Thank you for sharing your experiences, we are all in this together. There is no going back, only forward.
Thank you for all that you do on the frontline! My dad passed away on December 2, 2020 from Covid. He was only 65 with no underlying issues I am so grateful for all the nurses and doctors that did all they could for him. So glad that you and your husband recovered well from Covid.
I’m a 1st year nursing student and starting my placement this coming week. Even though I’m not working on a COVID ward, I’m still so anxious to work and learn in such a chaotic busy situation
I am so glad you and your husband are doing ok. I'm 75 and you made tears come to my eyes when hearing of your patient struggling. Myself and brother go for our first vaccine tomorrow. It's at Disneyland and lots of people are hoping to get a shot too. Sadly, there is only so much of the vaccine and isn't enough for all that need one. As I watch you go about your duties I see how hard it is and wish the very best for you and your patients. Thank you so much for showing us life's struggles. You show us the truth and that can be hard sometimes. You take care of yourself as well. We need people like you!! Thank You!!!
i work as a starbucks barista in oshawa and i see and talk to alot of the local nurses and doctors and i have to thank you for allowing me to see what your day is like it helped me connect with the nurses and doctors i see on personal level i hope that the rest of your week goes well and all the best
@9:40...."I just feel like my Heart Is Heavy"......The kindness and passion you have for your patients Dr. Siobhan absolutely shines through the darkness! I'm positive many of your patients get better because of the medicines BUT also from the positivity you give off when treating them. My Mom was a nurse for 55 years plus and she always said you don't always have to cure a person with a pill...Smiles work too! Cheers From Ohio
This made me cry. Can't even imagine having to see people in that condition and talk to their families. Hugs to you, and thank you so much for what you do. ❤️ So glad you and Mark have recovered and are doing well again. ❤️❤️❤️
God bless you Violin MD Siobhan for everything you do to help people the best you can at the moment, no matter how hard or difficult the situation faced. Going outside without a sweater - on a cold winter evening - is surely a walk in the park. You are a blessing for all. By the way, I wear that very same N95 mask whenever I go out shopping in busy public areas! Very comfortable fit imo. I just wish like 500 million more of them could be (could have been) manufactured in expanded facilities every few months, if you get what I'm saying, with all the stimulus funding et al... Anyway, if you or anyone else who read this who also was infected already has an opinion, my question would be: do you feel that infected family members or spouses should be isolated for a couple weeks in a special private or govt sponsored 'Infected patient' center w/ daily food service for those with asymptomatic or mild/moderate symptoms? Or do you think it's best to just continue staying the course with allowing infected household members of a shared house to isolate within the house even if they possibly hypothetically could infect others within the same shared living domicile ? Thanks in advance! keep healthy , be thankful and grateful.
Im on my second day of a fourteen day quarantine after being exposed to Covid at work. I work at an oncology unit at the hospital and it breaks my heart that I can't support our now even more short-staffed team. Not knowing wether I'm positive or not is difficult, but your vlogs keep me happy in such dark times.
Wow, seeing u sit down to explain ur experience with covid and then “getting interrupted” by a call shows the reality of a person in the medical field. I can imagine it’s also hard to find time for urself in general. Just wanna say Thank you for all of you guys’ your hard work.
I recently lost my grandfather from covid, he was in the hospital for two or three weeks and we only got to FaceTime him once and while he was sedated so he basically didn’t understand what we were saying to him and hearing you talk about those sick patients made me very sad. Thank you for working this hard to help people.
Thank you for all that you do ❤️ I lost my grandma to COVID in September after 51 days on the ventilator. You and the entire medical staff hold such a special place in my heart
Thank you Siobhan for all the taxing work you are doing. You have such a caring, kind, and selfless heart. I just want to say thank you for everything you and your workmates are doing. Much love ❤️
Because of your vaccination video where you explained how it works. I and my dad decided to get the vaccine ( We work in a nursing home, so get it before General public in my state) get the second dose on Wednesday!
@@monykalynf3604 also my paternal grandma and maternal grandpa as they live in the nursing home we work in. We lost my paternal grandpa due to covid complications back in April, so want to be protected but we were scared of potential vaccine complications
You are such a hero darling. It’s a miracle you are ok and well again. I absolutely love your videos. You are the definition of a loving, caring confident care worker and I have so much respect for you. I’m learning so much from you. My dream was to become a nurse but it didn’t happen. We love you so much. Thanks for sharing part of your world with us ❤️💜🧡🖤💛🤍💚🤎💙💗💖
Hi Siobhan! My mom and I love your videos. I am a nursing student and she is a professional violinist. We live in Southwestern Ontario and it is very exciting seeing you work in familiar hospitals! So glad you and your husband had a safe recovery and thanks for all the great content!
Thank you so much for your amazing work... I don't have the words to express my gratitude to you and all the healthcare workers on the frontlines. We almost lost my mom to COVID -- she was intubated for 35 days and in hospital for almost 9 weeks. Thankfully, she is recovering at home. So glad that you and Mark are too. Blessings on both of you. 💜
YES truly Canadian! I'm so sorry you got sick, Doc. I'm glad you and your husband recovered fully. Thank you for everything you and your colleagues do.. even after so long of this, you're still smiling and digging in, saving the lives of Canadians. So much love from Durham Region!
I’m so sorry you got sick but so so happy you’re doing well now! I’ve had many coworkers with it (nurses in Arizona so it was inevitable) 1 spent a week in ICU and unfortunately we lost one of our own :( I’m so incredibly thankful I’m 2 weeks post full vaccination to protect me at work as I’ve had covid patients this last week and we have 100+ Covid patients in the hospital at a time, floating everywhere and it’s just mentally and emotionally exhausting and heartbreaking. Half of us question if we even want to do nursing anymore as there’s no sign of things letting up any time soon. Make it harder because my dad is battling stage 4 cancer so to protect family I can’t be around them and that is so hard. Hope you all stay safe and healthy, keep hanging in there
My dad got covid, and had to be intubated. He was in coma for like 5-7 days and he passed away. He had no sicknesses earlier. Stay strong guys, let’s hope for better days.
i've heard you go from "i'm a second year medical resident" to "i'm a fourth year medical resident" and it's crazy how long I've been watching you! also, I'm so glad that you're feeling better
I have missed the last couple videos but I can't believe she is a 4 year now I remember when she would say "Hi I am Siobhan a 1st year medical resident"
I’m so happy you and Mark recovered and are doing well! You’re absolutely amazing to be doing this and taking care of of covid patients. My cousin recently passed of covid in early January and I’m still not ok. We’re extremely cautious since the beginning. So especially right now I get so frustrated when others aren’t taking it seriously. Masks are not fun and annoying but I wear it because you never know! My nieces bio dad had 0 symptoms but still got it. If he wasn’t careful who knows who he could have given it to 😞 thank you and to every person out there taking care of the hospitals!! True hero’s and angels
I’m so sorry for the toll this is clearly taking on you 🎈 Be gentle on yourself and know you are doing everything possible to help. Even just having your strong presence in the patients care must give them hope and comfort
I want to say a huge thanks to you. Thank you for doing this and taking care of sick people. Especially with covid. My grandma is dying currently because of cancer. I cannot thank you enough. It makes me smile that you're putting yourself at high risk of getting it... even tho you already did. You are working endless hours to keep people safe and help us get through a pandemic.
This kind of work can really take a toll on you, but you're so graceful and positive even though I know it must be hard at times. The sacrifices you make for other people is inspiring and you have such a beautiful energy and are clearly a very strong person. I hope you and your family continue to stay healthy and thank you.
I think this is the most intense video of yours that I've watched so far! From hearing you say that you and your husband both testing positive to hospitals in Toronto getting overrun with infected patients to the patient who had to get intubated and the chances of her survival being low! I'm grateful for the video covering COVID-19 but it just goes to show you how much the people who aren't healthcare workers, like myself, are unaware of what hospitals are like! I'm glad both of you recovered and I appreciate the videos!
As a fellow Ontarian (GTA), I first want to thank you and your husband for working so hard to keep us all safe and alive. Watching this video I could feel your exhaustion and heartache at the end of the video. This disease is just...no words and the new variants are terrifying. ***I heard that the vaccine may not protect against the South American Variant? Would you be able to do a video on the different variants and what you aka The Medical Field, knows about the vaccine vs the variants?***
I think you sharing your story of treating patients with Covid and also having had Covid is so important! Doctors and nurses and other health professionals are not robots. You are human and the toll it can take on your physical, mental and emotional health is very real. Thank you for signing up for this.
What I admire about Siobhan, is she kindly explains terms/reasonings in every video. I’m never left with questions, or forced to look things up. I can tell she is incredibly patient and always willing to teach new viewers.
She is even using a facemask, in the thumbnail for this video upload, as it would be a shame to finish up a member country, of the Top 20 worst-hit countries for corona virus.
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I'm a med student who can't focus on her studies, but your videos give me the motivation to work hard to become a doctor like you. I know it isn't easy for you but plz post many videos as you can. They just make up my day.
I'm a pharm student who also is having a lot of trouble focusing on studies. It's so crazy. Summer semester was the worst, mental health wise, for sure. But doing this since March... hasn't been easy
I second that !
I third that
@Butwhy
Due the current situation, it's very difficilt to get focused.
Engineering student here, also having a hard time focusing on my studies. Having to do everything in front of a computer just makes all courses I have right now blend together and everything takes much longer than it should.
I cannot agree more. The only way we get through this is together. So glad that you are well. Sending you our love ❤️
Thanks Jenny - that means a lot! I hope you and your family are doing well!
We are all in this together but only some people still receive their paycheck and have a job and others lost everything they ever worked for and don't see a point in living.
you mean physically apart but spiritually together 😊
Too bad some people feel entitled to leave the country to go on vacation while the rest of us are on lockdown/stay-at-home order...
Hi ,, don’t know I’m are ,, you are so funny 😂
I’m not a doctor and even I panicked when he said the “Q” word.
So did I!!
As an RHDS, I hear about this every day. I have the biggest respect for those on the front lines.
I'm a housekeeper in a nursing home and I said NO, NOT THE Q WORD!
Im an orderly at a pediatric ER and I had chills down my spine lmao
Right?!!?!?!?!?
When my surly preteen was in the NICU, Memorial Day weekend was slow, and one of the maternity nurses put "where's the stork???" up on the board. I came in the next night to see my kiddo, and the maternity floor was slammed as well as three new pairs of twins appearing in the NICU.
My best friend got covid-19. She's healthy and a runner so she had good cardio health, she was hospitalized and her husband was told to get her affairs in order. Luckily she pulled through but has lasting complications such as memory loss from the fever and inability to run anymore. She's on a daily inhaler. Its been months since.
Healthy people can almost die too.
So glad to hear your friend pulled through! I hope she gets to full recovery soon :)
Just because you're in good physical condition doesn't mean your genetics are good for dealing with this viral illness. It's mostly to do with genetics and immune response. That's why the 1918 flu killed mostly young people in good physical shape.
This is my fear is catching covid and being a long hauler it has happened to so many young healthy people.
Yes and even the unhealthy ones can get better.
He should do ozone therapy
let's all just appreciate Siobhan's enthusiasm! thanks for being such an inspiration.
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The first thing I thought when you said you got sick over the holidays is that I’m so, so thankful you’re feeling better. I can’t tell you how much respect and gratitude I have for y’all who are working in healthcare right now.
I love that she didn’t even clickbait her title to say that she got COVID so pure.
she's the kind of person i'd trust with my life, i love how she is always smiling and comes at everyhting with a can- do attitude
I am a medical doctor from Tunisia , and i am quite fascinated by the amount of positivity that you keep in your vlogs, even after a nightshift with covid patients! So glad you're doing better after covid, we're really in this together ❤️
I'm feeling so emotional with this video. My grandma died of covid-19 last October and I hadn't seen her in 7 months... I still feel so much pain and I miss her so so much. It makes me insanely mad when I see people going out and aglomerating and sh*t, it's just so selfish and disrespectful... My grandma, who was not geting out of home and was mostly isolated from the world, died because someone who wasn't taking precautions and following quarantine correctly decided to visit her and then infected her. So, please, everyone, take care of yourselves, your families, follow isolation and quarantine correctly. We are still far safe from this nightmare to end, so take care
So sorry for your loss ♥️
@@Conniereyess thank you 💙
contaminated?
@@love_nyc_ well, infected
i’m very sorry for your loss! i lost my grandma long before covid but i hadn’t seen her in a while too. it hurts a lot but it does get better! take care
My aunt who is an ICU attending physician got Covid two days before her second shot. This illness is a beast and I am so so sorry that you guys have to go through this hell.
So sorry and to know this is even possible sucks!
@@shaliniram4719 First shot only gives a person 50% "protection" (based on trials) - the media keeps reporting it as though getting a shot means the person is safe. It's supposed to be 95% after two shots and they don't even know how long it will last.
@@k.s.333 wrong first jab gives you 80% proctection second takes it up to 98%
Was she symptomatic?
The shots don't prevent you from getting COVID at all... they just lessen the symptoms if you do. Fauci himself said that.
Siobhan! Thank you for taking us along. I'm so sorry you were sick, but glad you're doing better. You were already as empathetic as could be, but I'm sure the experience helps you to relate to the huge number of patients who have had COVID. And I'm glad you and Mark could take care of each other.
CovId ICU nurse here. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen the situation that you described in the video. It’s really sad to see because, as you said, the survival rates of these patients are very low. I just hope some people take this this to heart and better protect themselves and their families.
I’m a security guard at the hospital and the icu is very sad , the Er looks like a war zone
I used to do the same thing over 10 years ago and there’s no way I can do it now. Take care of you and your team first!
Never seen her so sad. I mean for a doctor in an ICU its kind of "normal" to see people in a bad condition. But nothing is normal at the moment. Heartbreaking!
@@justus8675 They get used to it, so it's "normal' to them.
Ur security? Ur too cute
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Truely Canadian: Outside in winter in short sleeved scrubs to pick up takeout. Sounds about right! 😆 Just like shoveling the driveway in PJs
I’m in Australia and it was 41.9C at my place today. Other end of the spectrum! Stay warm.
And here I'm thinking that it's only a New England thing ☺️
@@shonaguthrie848 +42°C?! I can't go outside in +30°C weather without feeling like I'm dying. 😂
@@shonaguthrie848 My city broke 5 records of freezing temperatures this past week :) Canada life
It's sad how theres people who are convinced this whole virus is fake and wouldn't be convinced it was real unless they were in the hospital looking at all the covid patients themselves.
I don’t think people think the virus is fake. I think that the reaction to lockdowns are totally wrong. I know many places without restrictions, some with zero restrictions and are doing much much better then those with restrictions. Lockdowns are not the answer and should not be allowed.
@@simchad613 all of the countries which have 0 covid cases or next to none have done a strict lockdown, while there are a few people who believe covid is a real threat but lockdowns aren't worth it most of the anti maskers/anti lockdowns dont believe the virus is real.
@@vicgamesvt9682 my kids live in Lakewood NJ. There are absolutely zero restrictions. No masks, no social distancing, all businesses are open. Yes they do a about 30 cases a day but almost zero deaths. There is no lockdowns and just about everyone is doing fine. The lockdowns are a huge mistake and is a crime against humanity. Look at South Dakota, Florida. They are doing just as good or better then the places which have full lockdown.
@@simchad613 ok I will search those places up but I also want you to search up New Zealand were they dont wear masks or social distance because at the start of this virus they did a complete lockdown until there were 0 cases of covid.
@@vicgamesvt9682 I understand where you are coming from, but there are huge problems because of lockdowns. The main one is they cause more deaths then the actual virus. The best idea is for people over 60 to isolate, and those younger to go out normally. Within 2 months there would be herd immunity, instead our government just prolong the agony of lockdowns, are not supporting businesses which are closed, giving out huge fines for nothing, police brutality,etc. We should never take away rights from people , because once they take it away, they never give them back.
My mom unfortunately got Covid before her first vaccine dose. She was in really bad shape but was so lucky her oxygen saturation didn’t dip below 90%. Had a fever of 103.3. But she’s past the 14 day Covid timeline and she’s slowly recovering now. I’m SO relieved. I’m so happy you and your husband overcame Covid too!
I hope your mom reaches full recovery soon :)
This was so raw and beautiful. Millions of people have gone through this and it's heartbreaking to know there's not much you cand do. But what you do is amazing, doctor. Congratulations. Thanks for inspiring a medicine student.
Your health is the most important thing especially in this pandemic and I had isolate twice as I came in contact with someone who had covid, and I am grateful that I didn't contract it
You're very lucky that you did not catch it!
My Dad has diabetes, and he got exposed to covid-19 a couple weeks ago. Thankfully, he didn't get sick. 🙏🏻
@jeffpro18 yes I was very lucky I didn't catch it
Same, i've had very close contact with people who had covid... multiple times, I even help took care of my mom when she had it. Thank God I remained healthy after every possible exposure and everyone I knew recovered pretty easily! But, i still think it's important to be cautious for yourself and others! Can't wait til this is all over
Your videos are so amazing. ❤️ My mum is currently in hospital here in the UK following a heart attack, 2 x angioplasties, a haematoma complication, emergency vascular surgery and then she caught covid in hospital whilst recovering from it all. It gives me immense comfort to know that wonderful people like you are taking care of her. Thank you for everything you do x
Oh wow Siobhan, i’m so glad to hear that you and Mark are OK. And I can see how difficult the reality of caring for critically ill Covid patients is on you. Your empathy is always evident and would be exactly what the family would need. I worked at that hospital for many years before moving onto a new occupation. And when I watch your videos, I think of you and all my former coworkers. And I genuinely hope that everyone is OK. If there is one little suggestion I could make for you, it would be to use the Calm app for those times when you need to get some sleep but have too much adrenaline going. I have found it pretty useful. Know that we are thinking about you. ❤️
It’s comforting to know that there are people out there like you who care so much about your patients
You and others that risk their lives everyday to save strangers are hero's, respect!
Hi! A practical nurse from Finland here. Sorry to hear that you and your husband got corona, the worst fear that we have at the moment. Glad you both got through it well! I have been binging your videos and I can only wish that I could have doctors as positive as you! You also remind me to keep a smile on my face at all times. Thank you for being you!! ❤
I cried watching this one. I love how compassionate and sweet you are, I can only imagine the hardships you face everyday and the sadness in the behind the scenes. I’m really glad you recovered fully and I admire you a lot
So thankful for the fast acting Drs who intubated my grandad. Their actions kept him alive and he's almost ready to come home 🙏🏻
I just wanted to say Thankyou for everything that doctors do to keep us safe and health
How do you stay so humble and down to earth. I know ppl that just got to med school and are showing off and making other ppl feel less intelligent. What’s ur secret?
Shioban looks like she do this because she loves it and really cares of others wellbeing. The show off doctors seemingly do it only for the salary and the title
I am so glad you and your husband recovered well from Covid. I work as a nurse on a Covid unit, and like you said, it can be completely heartbreaking, but we can get through this together. Thank you for what you do.
Those sleep rooms remind me of a jail cell, lol. Don’t ask me how I know what a jail cell looks like. 😂
Either you were arrested or have visited someone in prison
You are an inspiring superwoman with a kind and light hearted spirit. Behind your smile there is hard work and dedication and may even be grief, traumas (from patient care), and strive for perfection/doing more. I hope you know you are enough and the fact that you chose to be in the hospital and see folks when many backed off, is more than enough. All you can do is be there for pts. Outcome is not in our control. Remind yourself when feeling down after debriefing a critically ill patient's family. Keep on shining.
it feels so good tp hear her say "4th year resident" i remember when it was 1st!!!
I love the fact that no matter what the situation is, she remains positive through it all. She finds the best out of the worst and works with it. Prayers for you and your family🙏🏽
They need to make those rooms more homely so you can relax more and sleep
Glad to hear that you and your husband are feeling better now. Yes it is extremly hot under the ppe's. I wore them for 3 times 8hrs a day for 2 weeks each time. I work in a nursing home and had to wear them when one of our residents came down with covid. They also control the heat in there apartments so that meant it was extremly hot in the hallways. When the residents came back to the home we would down the ppe including a plastic gown which is extremly hot while you are trying to work. Some of the residents would have there heat on at 84 degress when it wasn't that cold outside so I know exactly how you feel when you have to put the ppe's on.
Take care Siobhan! I'm currently in a trial for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Take care! Hope you are doing well💪🏻🙂
Thank you so much for volunteering!! It’s greatly appreciated ❤️❤️
Thanks for your contribution =)
thank you!
Thank you so much for your contribution! I hope everything goes well 💐
All the best Dr. My dad was a serious pneumonia 2 week icu + 1 week hospital patient in 2015. I've been taking care of him since then on 24.7 oxygen. I appreciate the care you guys give to the sick. Its not easy but it is sincerely appreciated. Keep well 🙏
Thank you so much for all the honesty about your feelings. It is so needed to know that doctors care. I know they do but so many don’t understand how much it effects their doctors.
Your wonderful for being there caring for your patients🌹your loved & respected. We all Thank You🌹
My mom has been hospitalized for covid for almost a month and I feel for you guys working hard everyday
I hope she can recover
sending you all my hope & love!
3 days after you posted this video I was diagnosed with COVID-19. Thankfully all of my household family members have made a full recovery.
i love that you talk as if we were having a one on one conversation ❤️❤️ it’s like talking to a friend
I had COVID in November and I almost didn’t make it. I am eternally grateful for the doctors and nurses that saved my life.
I’m 24, no known previous conditions, and I did everything to not get it and got it from someone that didn’t care.
Thank you for sharing your experiences, we are all in this together. There is no going back, only forward.
This had me in tears. Just thinking of the call you had to give the family. I truly hope she recovers.
Thank you for all that you do on the frontline! My dad passed away on December 2, 2020 from Covid. He was only 65 with no underlying issues I am so grateful for all the nurses and doctors that did all they could for him. So glad that you and your husband recovered well from Covid.
You’re honestly one of the kindest, most inspiring people ever. Thank you for sharing your superhuman daily life with us. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for all you do! All the employees at your hospital!! Thank you all for your hard work and saving people!
I’m a 1st year nursing student and starting my placement this coming week. Even though I’m not working on a COVID ward, I’m still so anxious to work and learn in such a chaotic busy situation
Good luck
I am so glad you and your husband are doing ok. I'm 75 and you made tears come to my eyes when hearing of your patient struggling. Myself and brother go for our first vaccine tomorrow.
It's at Disneyland and lots of people are hoping to get a shot too. Sadly, there is only so much of the vaccine and isn't enough for all that need one. As I watch you go about your duties I see
how hard it is and wish the very best for you and your patients. Thank you so much for showing us life's struggles. You show us the truth and that can be hard sometimes. You take care of yourself as well. We need people like you!! Thank You!!!
Anyone who has you as a doctor is so blessed to have you! Stay safe & I’m glad you guys have recover ❤️
i work as a starbucks barista in oshawa and i see and talk to alot of the local nurses and doctors and i have to thank you for allowing me to see what your day is like it helped me connect with the nurses and doctors i see on personal level i hope that the rest of your week goes well and all the best
So glad to hear you recovered from COVID.
@9:40...."I just feel like my Heart Is Heavy"......The kindness and passion you have for your patients Dr. Siobhan absolutely shines through the darkness! I'm positive many of your patients get better because of the medicines BUT also from the positivity you give off when treating them. My Mom was a nurse for 55 years plus and she always said you don't always have to cure a person with a pill...Smiles work too! Cheers From Ohio
HUGE RESPECT TO ALL THE FRONT LINE HEALTH CARE WORKERS , THANK YOU AND LET'S GET OVER THIS TOGETHER !
This made me cry. Can't even imagine having to see people in that condition and talk to their families. Hugs to you, and thank you so much for what you do. ❤️ So glad you and Mark have recovered and are doing well again. ❤️❤️❤️
Man! Doctors are such hard workers. Hope you're fine now.
God bless you Violin MD Siobhan for everything you do to help people the best you can at the moment, no matter how hard or difficult the situation faced. Going outside without a sweater - on a cold winter evening - is surely a walk in the park. You are a blessing for all. By the way, I wear that very same N95 mask whenever I go out shopping in busy public areas! Very comfortable fit imo. I just wish like 500 million more of them could be (could have been) manufactured in expanded facilities every few months, if you get what I'm saying, with all the stimulus funding et al... Anyway, if you or anyone else who read this who also was infected already has an opinion, my question would be: do you feel that infected family members or spouses should be isolated for a couple weeks in a special private or govt sponsored 'Infected patient' center w/ daily food service for those with asymptomatic or mild/moderate symptoms? Or do you think it's best to just continue staying the course with allowing infected household members of a shared house to isolate within the house even if they possibly hypothetically could infect others within the same shared living domicile ? Thanks in advance! keep healthy , be thankful and grateful.
Im on my second day of a fourteen day quarantine after being exposed to Covid at work. I work at an oncology unit at the hospital and it breaks my heart that I can't support our now even more short-staffed team. Not knowing wether I'm positive or not is difficult, but your vlogs keep me happy in such dark times.
Wow, seeing u sit down to explain ur experience with covid and then “getting interrupted” by a call shows the reality of a person in the medical field. I can imagine it’s also hard to find time for urself in general. Just wanna say Thank you for all of you guys’ your hard work.
I really like the way you film. It’s like we’re shadowing you on your rounds while learning a bunch of new stuff. It’s quite exiciting!
Oh Siobhan I am so so sorry that you and Mark were sick! I’m so grateful that you’ve recovered and are doing well. Wishing you all the best!
I hope that person made it. When a doctor is worried, so I am I. Thanks for all you do!
I recently lost my grandfather from covid, he was in the hospital for two or three weeks and we only got to FaceTime him once and while he was sedated so he basically didn’t understand what we were saying to him and hearing you talk about those sick patients made me very sad. Thank you for working this hard to help people.
Thank you for all that you do ❤️ I lost my grandma to COVID in September after 51 days on the ventilator. You and the entire medical staff hold such a special place in my heart
Thank you Siobhan for all the taxing work you are doing. You have such a caring, kind, and selfless heart. I just want to say thank you for everything you and your workmates are doing. Much love ❤️
I’m glad that your health is up and running we are glad that your up and at it!! We love you!!! And stay safe!!! 🙌
You are an angel 👼 and I am grateful that we have people like you who are giving their 110% to keep us healthy.
Because of your vaccination video where you explained how it works. I and my dad decided to get the vaccine ( We work in a nursing home, so get it before General public in my state) get the second dose on Wednesday!
Good luck!!! A few of my family members got it and said they had really bad side effects but it’s worth it!
me too!! Glad you and your dad will be protected soon!!
@@monykalynf3604 also my paternal grandma and maternal grandpa as they live in the nursing home we work in. We lost my paternal grandpa due to covid complications back in April, so want to be protected but we were scared of potential vaccine complications
You are such a hero darling. It’s a miracle you are ok and well again. I absolutely love your videos. You are the definition of a loving, caring confident care worker and I have so much respect for you. I’m learning so much from you. My dream was to become a nurse but it didn’t happen. We love you so much. Thanks for sharing part of your world with us ❤️💜🧡🖤💛🤍💚🤎💙💗💖
When he said “quiet” I said out loud “YOU JYNXED HER!!!”
Hi Siobhan! My mom and I love your videos. I am a nursing student and she is a professional violinist. We live in Southwestern Ontario and it is very exciting seeing you work in familiar hospitals! So glad you and your husband had a safe recovery and thanks for all the great content!
So glad you're both okay. Stay safe and thank you for your service.
Thank you so much for your amazing work... I don't have the words to express my gratitude to you and all the healthcare workers on the frontlines. We almost lost my mom to COVID -- she was intubated for 35 days and in hospital for almost 9 weeks. Thankfully, she is recovering at home. So glad that you and Mark are too. Blessings on both of you. 💜
Caught covid from my hospital. Thanks for the content to keep the boredom at bay! Your hospital is so much more modern! Stay safe.
I'm from Mexico, but I want to thank all people like you that work hard, all around the world, to save lives.
YES truly Canadian! I'm so sorry you got sick, Doc. I'm glad you and your husband recovered fully. Thank you for everything you and your colleagues do.. even after so long of this, you're still smiling and digging in, saving the lives of Canadians. So much love from Durham Region!
I’m so sorry you got sick but so so happy you’re doing well now! I’ve had many coworkers with it (nurses in Arizona so it was inevitable) 1 spent a week in ICU and unfortunately we lost one of our own :( I’m so incredibly thankful I’m 2 weeks post full vaccination to protect me at work as I’ve had covid patients this last week and we have 100+ Covid patients in the hospital at a time, floating everywhere and it’s just mentally and emotionally exhausting and heartbreaking. Half of us question if we even want to do nursing anymore as there’s no sign of things letting up any time soon. Make it harder because my dad is battling stage 4 cancer so to protect family I can’t be around them and that is so hard. Hope you all stay safe and healthy, keep hanging in there
My dad got covid, and had to be intubated. He was in coma for like 5-7 days and he passed away. He had no sicknesses earlier. Stay strong guys, let’s hope for better days.
So sorry to hear that. Condolences to you 💐🥺
i'm so sorry for your loss. Stay strong..
i've heard you go from "i'm a second year medical resident" to "i'm a fourth year medical resident" and it's crazy how long I've been watching you! also, I'm so glad that you're feeling better
I have missed the last couple videos but I can't believe she is a 4 year now I remember when she would say "Hi I am Siobhan a 1st year medical resident"
Good to see you again. I know all of you health care heroes are tired and dad and overwhelmed. God bless you and thank you.
I’m so happy you and Mark recovered and are doing well! You’re absolutely amazing to be doing this and taking care of of covid patients. My cousin recently passed of covid in early January and I’m still not ok. We’re extremely cautious since the beginning. So especially right now I get so frustrated when others aren’t taking it seriously. Masks are not fun and annoying but I wear it because you never know! My nieces bio dad had 0 symptoms but still got it. If he wasn’t careful who knows who he could have given it to 😞 thank you and to every person out there taking care of the hospitals!! True hero’s and angels
Glad we doctors and nurses in our life around the world working together
Let me get this straight she is a doctor and films also can very talentedly play the violin!! Wow a lot more than I can do!❤
She's bilingual too (English/French), I find that cool.
You’re all heroes. Risking your lives to save others. Thank you for doing what you do. 💜
The sound of the pager going off always gives me anxiety, even when I’m not at work and just watching you on RUclips haha
I’m so sorry for the toll this is clearly taking on you 🎈 Be gentle on yourself and know you are doing everything possible to help. Even just having your strong presence in the patients care must give them hope and comfort
im about to start med school... this is scary yet inspiring to watch
I bet you will do amazing! Good luck and enjoy the journey :)
@@ninahorn thank you sooo much :)
I want to say a huge thanks to you. Thank you for doing this and taking care of sick people. Especially with covid. My grandma is dying currently because of cancer. I cannot thank you enough. It makes me smile that you're putting yourself at high risk of getting it... even tho you already did. You are working endless hours to keep people safe and help us get through a pandemic.
The 'Q' word is a curse word at a hospital! Said it once. Two code blues on the unit I work on. Hour apart
It’s like saying Macbeth in a theatre
So glad you and Mark are doing ok. Thank you for all you do. I am so grateful that there are ppl like you.
thank you, front line helpers. I really appreciate you guys
This kind of work can really take a toll on you, but you're so graceful and positive even though I know it must be hard at times. The sacrifices you make for other people is inspiring and you have such a beautiful energy and are clearly a very strong person. I hope you and your family continue to stay healthy and thank you.
I just love Shioban. Her energy, smile, passion, wow. Hope I'll have those in my job one day 💕
I think this is the most intense video of yours that I've watched so far! From hearing you say that you and your husband both testing positive to hospitals in Toronto getting overrun with infected patients to the patient who had to get intubated and the chances of her survival being low! I'm grateful for the video covering COVID-19 but it just goes to show you how much the people who aren't healthcare workers, like myself, are unaware of what hospitals are like! I'm glad both of you recovered and I appreciate the videos!
As a fellow Ontarian (GTA), I first want to thank you and your husband for working so hard to keep us all safe and alive. Watching this video I could feel your exhaustion and heartache at the end of the video.
This disease is just...no words and the new variants are terrifying. ***I heard that the vaccine may not protect against the South American Variant? Would you be able to do a video on the different variants and what you aka The Medical Field, knows about the vaccine vs the variants?***
I think you sharing your story of treating patients with Covid and also having had Covid is so important! Doctors and nurses and other health professionals are not robots. You are human and the toll it can take on your physical, mental and emotional health is very real. Thank you for signing up for this.
Girl I feel you, I found out I was positive on Christmas Eve. It was horrible that I couldn’t see my family, but I pray your feeling better!
hopefully you'll be feeling better
Thank you for your service and support for all your patients. Your compassion is easy to see and hear. ❤️