There was an older cashier at a store that had a paper towel taped to her face and was using surface cleaner. I asked her and she said she has asthma and MS that she has to work because she is raising her grandchildren. I cried. I’ve been sewing triple layer cotton masks for veterans, nursing home, family, my spouse, my son who’s a law enforcement etc. I took my mask off and dropped it into a bag and then took my spray hand sanitizer and gave that to her too. I to,d her to wash the mask before she puts it on and to wash it every evening. She cried. If you can help someone then please please do it!
Hey, we as healthcare professionals should NOT be out shopping in our scrubs. It’s irresponsible at a time such as this. A . You should not go in dirty scrubs B. No one knows if you’re pre work or post work, and are scared. I had to shop after work this morning, I changed clothes and cleaned up before I left work, and then shopped.
Don't blame the victim of a brutal assault.. you make a good point though... Perhaps it's about time that scrubs be provided by hospitals for all employees like they do the OR staff... But DO NOT blame the victim
Thank you for this, Zubin. I've only been working as a doctor for less than four months now and seeing this as a war that we have to fight gave me a new lens through which to approach it.
I’ve been sick for a week and got better, my daughter got sick and then got better, and now my husband is sick and is on the mend...not once did we even think to get tested....why? Because what would that do? Absolutely nothing...we got better by keeping ourselves isolated in our room. FYI...I’m a nurse and I don’t panic by nature.
Perhaps a reason to get tested is that you'll be in the count for cases recovered and help bring the "death rate" down. The lower that number, the less people continue to panic.
SINOI HALL I’m in Seattle and had it early on. We all stayed home and no tests because we are FINE. Stats coming out of Italy are not backing what the media is saying. I haven’t a doubt there is an issue for the elderly but I think this is EVERYWHERE and the death toll is very small in comparison to real infection.
Chris Manzi Wouldn’t Matter either way because the common treatment is the same as the flu. Rest, hydration, and expectorant cough syrup to lighten the phlegm so a person can cough it up. When it get serious and a person can’t breath, then I’d say go to the hospital.
ZDOGGMD, I don't know if you have said anything about the equally frontline Healthcare workers that handle housekeeping and sanitation for the hospitals. But ours are being mistreated. I am a nurse. My job depends on sanitary conditions. WHY ARE NURSES and others treating Housekeeping staff like ASSHOLES, JERKS, DICKS, whatever expletive you like? No professional medical person should be hateful arrogant jerks to your EXTREMELY IMPORTANT VIPS...those are the housekeeping staff. ...
People are stupid. Sanitation and house keeping are pivotal to the health of everyone. We’d be constantly infected and walking in filth if it wasn’t for their help. I thank our cleaners all the time. Their ob may not be glorified by shallow people but the cleaners job is first defense
Please limit the time you have non-stop news on all-day. It is very anxiety-promoting. I listen to Dr. Damania's updates and read a news website ONCE daily, and that's it. Pray, meditate, problem-solve with coworkers, do something nice for your neighbors, take a walk, sit in the sun, listen to relaxing music, etc.
I haven't watched news for years. Recently, I have observed how much the mainstream media (outlets geared for Democrat(Liberal) and Republican(Conservative)) don't report truth they just talk and incite hysteria and fear. I have watched people like ZDoggMD who are able to just sit there and talk ..give the truth without someone cutting them off with "so, what you're saying is.." and then says nothing like the person did say, but it's what the viewer remembers hearing.
I am a home healthcare provider. I don’t know when I will feel safe to see my mom and my dad again.... i am putting myself at risk treating you mom and and dad. I also am afraid I am going to get laid off. Hell yes talk about end of life
Amen!!! We are all in this together. I’m only a muggle with a daughter with CHD. I’m so worried about her. I can’t do much, but I’m sewing masks for y’all as fast as I can and I’m helping my neighbors as best I can.
You have been sharing a LOT of negative stories, and I’m so very heart broken by this craziness. I would like to share that where I’m at (San Bernardino/Riverside/LA areas): I’m seeing so much patience at the store as people wait in mini lines for water and tp, I’m seeing compassion and helpful neighbors as we knock on doors and ask one another what we need as far as food and supplies go, I’m seeing our church create a delivery system for elderly members’ medications as well as groceries and supplies, and I’m grateful. I’m grateful to see our elderly neighbors being taken care of and having the opportunity to serve them. I’m grateful for channels like this one sharing information and understandable content that’s not fear inducing and panic producing. Thank you, Dr. Z!
As a dietitian in a hospital we are doing our part by staying out of any patient rooms that require any PPE AT ALL. Some of my coworkers feel that this makes us look non-essential but in my eyes it is the least we could do to not waste PPE and support our front line. Some of our pts have waited 5+days for test results to come back.
I’m very concerned because I’m not only an RN at a hospital but also 32 weeks pregnant. It’s frightening looking at this situation from a healthcare workers perspective, but also someone who is high risk. They cancelled my prenatal classes and had a telemedicine appointment to limit exposure in the medical system. But can’t really practice “social distancing” providing patient care.
Agreed. It is an unfortunate truth that some of us will face these issues in our careers. As a registered nurse I am thankful for the triage training I received as a Hospital Corpsman in the Navy.
I have seen a lot of posts in sewing groups that are passing patterns around for N95-style and surgical style masks. They can be washed, and at least can be used for patients so HCW can use the legit stuff. Best part is we don’t have to worry about a shortage of fabric, because sewers are hoarders.
Our local community health center put out a call last night for sewers to provide fabric masks I'm working this weekend, but on Monday I will putting my horde of quilting supplies to use.
That’s the question: how is South Korea testing the numbers that they are? Whoever is supplying them their test kits, we need to get ours from them. Obviously theirs aren’t coming from the CDC!
Korea uses the test created by Germany. US declined there version. Then screwed the pooch trying to make a test in the beginning that tested for 3 viruses. It failed. Sad but true.
Thank you for the real talk. Families can be so unrealistic and want everything done for their elderly loved one, even if that loved one doesn't want it!
It´s immoral to my European eyes that a 70 year old works ..also the quantity of homeless mentally ill ppl i saw on the streets of the richest city in Americam, Seattle, is something I´ll never forget
Most homeless in America have serious underlying issues which make it very difficult to get them off the streets. Trust me, I've helped some find jobs with full benefits, only to have them quit within two weeks and go right back to the streets. Those who are really just down on their luck in the U.S. in our modern era are usually a minority of the homeless. I do feel bad for a number of them, but it's very difficult to address some of the substance abuse and psychological issues behind much of America's homelessness.
When you don't fear death, physical or ego, none of this is stressful, stress is a blocker of the body, of performance, of the mind; it does nothing but make other people stress and bogged down. There's no use for it. Hear this information, take it practically, but don't let it turn you to your fear because that'll turn to anger. Let love be your filter on life. Experience this because this is what life is for and practice gratitude. The best we can do is be our true selves, as he's saying; we're all connected. I hope everyone is doing their part; I know I am, and I am sincerely thankful for all this info ZDoggMD. Thank you for your service!
As a CRNA who is a professor with a doctorate and a current practitioner I applaud you for presenting the difficult issues. After we put aside “first world problems” we realize the magnitude of this is massive issue. We also see the flaws in our capitalistic healthcare system that we all have seen for several years come to light . So some good will come from this
This disease may remind us that we are all human beings, and we need to be compassionate and loving to each other. That is my hope anyway, that some good comes of this disaster. Remember ALL OF US ARE THE SAME. Thank those that wait on you. I work with people with disabilities manning the grocery stores, they are scared, but doing the job to help others get food. Tell them thanks, it would mean a great deal to them. Thank you!
I am a nurse who has issues with anxiety and I am glad to hear you touch on the psychological aspect of this. I am terrified and this has exacerbated my anxiety more than I ever knew possible. I am not coping well. I just cant wait for this to be over and hope I don't have a breakdown in the meantime. In the beginning I was having rational thought and remaining calm. This is not the case anymore. It has shown me how fragile and delicate our way of life is and how quickly it can be taken away from everyone..and I mean EVERYONE! And this, I think, is what has me shaken to my core. I have been living in a safe little bubble and never imagined life as we know it could ever change to such monumental degree. I do not feel safe anymore and I'm not sure if I ever will again.
As hard as this experience is, count it a blessing. The first step toward peace is knowing the fragility of life in general and coming to terms with that reality. Accepting it. Being grateful for and preparing to live without first-world luxuries (foreign travel and extended camping help with this). Most importantly contemplate the meaning of your life and your relationship with God. Thank you for all you do. 💜
Hang in there. Remember my friend you are stronger than you think. Be smart and ignore your little voice (mine is loud right now too). Its time for us to step up. We can do this. I have been here before...97-05 Combat Engineer (poke land mines) bit we got through it. My lab was just shut down and they are using us on to the floors.
Long term anxiety disorder here. This pandemic has ramped it up so hard 🤦🏻♀️ the overthinking, catastrophising, hyper awareness of every little thing your body does (is this a symptom? Is this IT?), how the anxiety manages to encompass everything and everyone bc you are most definitely not in control and can’t ‘fix’ the situation. The need to know All The Information vs the need for a mind-wipe for some brief peace. We can only do the best we can, from where we are, with what we have. There is So Much concern and faith and effort and prayer being put out for the situation, and we have to just hang in there.. and hang on to hope 💕
@@sonyahubbard3226 Dead on. I'm a health care worker with PTSD from my former military service. We have to drive on. And maybe ask our primary to increase the dose for a couple of months...lol. Stay safe and keep your chin up!
I'm a physician assistant 25 yrs in medicine former FD Medic, 12 yrs a midlevel. 45 min from Seattle. Unemployed - hospitals are not taking time to hire in the crisis. I hate not having a job and I hate that I can't help. It's making me very depressed.
@@user-ss8bk2pc3h they are in crisis mode I live near seattle. The hospital board wants to meet me - it's gyn surgery and they are cancelling all elective surgery - I'm sure they want me - I'm sure it will be months. I filed for unemployment
I live in a college town. The university hospital here found a local lab that could develop a test and now they are using that. We need to think out of the box and get things done however we can.
I know the nurses are upset in Sacramento. We are concerned about lack of testing and problems with PPE. They want nurses to keep working after having a fever and not testing them. No rapid tests ? Nurses are overwhelmed. Yes ! Yes ! Yes ! thank you for speaking the truth !!.❤
I work in healthcare and have been denied service due to fear. Really stinks that I’m helping others and being turned away all because I help those who need it and seek it.
Thank you for the advance directives talk. That’s exactly what we need. That’s what we need to discuss in this country ANYWAY. We live in a society where people think they have the RIGHT to live to 100. I have watched so many families make these decisions when their loved one without quality of life cannot and it is more often lines and tubes without any quality of life. Oh I seen it so often I finally left and I work in another area of nursing entirely.
My Sister-in-law is making masks, seamstress, educator and all around awesome person. I have been sharing your videos. Too many people should remember to stay home. I hope they can learn to chill.
Absolutely! I’m pressing all the adults in my family to get their affairs in order and to designate the level of care they wish to experience if they find themselves in that situation.
I am a hospital physician in Rochester NY. I developed mild symptoms on March 19 and was denied testing for 24 hours and then finally the doctor in the testing tent in our drivethrough facility (in a parking lot on hospital grounds) said, "she needs testing!" and I got one yesterday afternoon. At least a 5 day turnaround. In a way I am hoping I am positive because then I will be way less afraid to go to work when I am cleared. We have a 2, now 1 day supply of N95 masks and what we are now trying to do is have masks sewn from tight wave material to COVER the N95 masks so they can be reused. I am buying into this because we have no other choice. Its 2020 and we are using 100 year old technologies to protect ourselves.
And thank you to the shout out for Advanced Care planning. I am a Palliative Care physician and want to be ready because I am afraid we are going to have a huge need for our services if we don't flatten that curve.
@ZDoggMD How can EMS fight for a better environment to work in without impacting PT care? I am sick of getting crapped on, but I actually care about medicine and helping others....
@@dianamiller3307 We have a few nurses ride along with EMS, so far it is only new ED nurses. I personally would love to see a mandatory 1 month ride along experience for new ED nurses and ALL new physicians. Pick a crew, ride their schedule for 1 month, then schedule goes to ED/Residency. I think it would clear up a whole lot of issues. Other nursing staff im not as worried about. And physicians riding with us teaches everyone!
Football, TV “stars” etc-where are they now? Besides being able to be tested first, I digress. Look at who the essential people that are working now and then tell me who are heroes are?
Alex Shooter, this is the difference in our country and in other countries when will you step up and make the commitment you took to become a health care provider. We live in a country that I am tired of where’s mine. Trust me step up face this as a professional you are and it will come. Maybe it won’t be on your paycheck it will be in the satisfaction you helped. When this war is over you will gain respect from your community just like soldiers do every day. Pride is what you get! A a community that stands behind you and loves that you chose an occupation to help people. In the end you will feel a since of what you did and do is better than money could ever bring you.
Thank you for talking about having "the talk" and getting your documentation in place. I have this talk all the time and now nobody finds it uncomfortable because of it. 10/10 people die, why are we so avoidy?!? It makes the horrific decision easier on our loved ones when they know!
I served as a hospital corpsman prior to a 30+ year career in Respiratory Therapy. The most difficult transition for me was the difference between military triage and the civilian version. This is the time to change to the military version, get the most able-bodied back into the fight as soon as possible, so the fight doesn't get any closer to the vulnerable than possible.
Unfreaking believable. Punching a nurse. That person will be the 1st person asking a nurse for help...smh The grocery store workers, I agree, are also heroes.
I went to check on my 79 year old father today, he seems fine. Then I get home and my 27 year old daughter who lives with me right now has a cough. I feel completely fine and I've been working from home but my daughter has been going to work at a dog kennel. Now I'm worried, there's a chance I could pass something to my dad. Stressful.
At 24 minutes when you were talking about the scocialtal concept really spoke to me as a daycare worker I worry about my family and other kids and feeling safe. Thank you for posting this video... Let's science the crap out of this! When there is a vaccine I will be that 100%%
Thank you for the excellent information! I've been sick off and on and just stay home and take care of myself... I won't get tested unless I need help ... better to stay home and help to contain this thing... Be well and thank you again!
I am a hospice triage RN. My company has ZERO PPE or masks available. However, they want us to let them know if a facility/group home wont let us in to see patients, so they can call them and convince them to let us in. I take care of my 83 year old mother at home. I love my work, but I don't know that I can continue under these circumstances.
I hope this situation offers an opportunity for everyone to learn from their mistakes. This may be the first pandemic, but it will likely not be the last one we face. Looking at the positive aspects, the learning opportunities are endless.
Yeah, and honestly I've been witnessing two extremes with one side not caring at all and pretending this is nothing, while the other side acts like it's Armageddon and we need Martial Law. Quite frankly, if more people were just smart enough to stop congregating in massive groups for a couple weeks, then maybe we'd have a much better grasp of all this. The CFR seems to be steadily falling in the U.S. at the moment, unlike Italy's, and if it stays that way then maybe we really can get back to more normalcy in relatively short order. More people just need to stop acting so dumb at either extreme end of the spectrum, otherwise this will simply drag out longer than absolutely necessary.
GUMMYBEAYUH look up Apple’s Steve Wozniak and his claim that he had the virus back in Dec, Oxford our out a report yesterday that says the bug has already been through the UK.
Now that citizens are getting their test results back, I would like to see some interviews with people who are successfully fighting this virus. We mostly see the bad outcomes in the media!
Many of us, still working or retired, like me, SHOULD have been listened to. We should have used empty hotels to house medical staff & divert non infectious patients. I've been holding my gallon of gas to burn this system down for decades. As a student nurse in Evanston, Illinois, I watched the Searle healthcare company donate HUGE sums for our new patient towers. The rooms were large, the window treatments lovely. Sadly, an architectural screw up made the WHOLE building 1/2 floor off! Needed a connecting elevator, slowing transport & costing extra sums. There was also NO dirty utility rooms so nurses had to carry bedpans down the "lovely" hallways. Glad you discussed advanced medical directives, I have previous chest trauma & make sure my family knows my wishes. Using this time with my teenage grandson at home to teach him anatomy & physiology. EVERYONE needs an "owners manual". You'll be a better informed healthcare consumer!
Zdogg, I have thought about it long and hard and come to the same conclusion you have regarding how we can handle this moving forward after a lockdown. I think a hard lockdown gives us an opportunity to reset, as we ramp up production of PPE, ventilators, and whatever the best apparent treatments are. Then as you stated, we slowly come off the breaks while having huge testing and social isolation for the most vulnerable. I think it is a reasonable plan that could work. Also, if we can get to the point where there is enough PPE, everyone wears at least a surgical mask, if not a vented N95 (or better) and gloves every day in public... Like in South Korea.
Here in Florida at a small community hospital for the indigent population of 3 counties we in the ICU are not provided with what the CDC recommends as PPE. The ER has them. That is it. I’m glad they have them. The rest of us workers from CNA’s to ICU RN’s are not being provided this protection. The physicians have them. I was told by a supervisor we don’t need them. So what do we do? I am above the age of 50. My health care surrogate has been instructed I will be a DNR/DNI. The future looks pretty bleak from where I stand. Oh well, life has been on heck of a ride. Hopefully this will not be the way it ends. My HCS is another RN not a family member. Hang tough all you healthcare workers!!
I hope this opens everyones eyes that corporations are sucking all the money, and thats why low stockpiles, and not supporting MDs. Insurance companies dictating how many patients doctors see, how long they can spend with them.Horrible system, that we should no longer accept. I hope real change does come.
I said it on your previous video. Don’t wear your scrubs in public in a pandemic when there is widespread panic, this will incite violence. Doing this shows callousness for public safety to those who are in a panic. It doesn’t excuse the horrible stupidity of those committing violence, but take responsibility as a healthcare worker.
Dont wear them in, dont wear them out. Bag them up to bring them home and store them in an area where you never go. Leave ur shoes in ur truck or at work itself if possible. We all should have been doing this all along. Nursing school taught me that 5 years ago.
I subscribed to this channel years ago for the funny medical themed song parodies. And now I come here for the most accurate information on the pandemic. Everything about now is upside down.
While ignoring the administrators and "experts" who failed to properly prepare for this? Years ago papers were published about respirator options during pandemics, and how reusable options should be considered precisely due to what we see occuring now. Nevertheless, these options were never seriously explored. ETA: Elon Musk and Tesla included some amazing reusable PAPRs in their medical shipments so far, which could prove to be a future game-changer in terms of recognizing which equipment works best for these scenarios. Maybe in the future more hospitals will find it cost-effective to spend some money in maintaining lockers with this gear as opposed to simply relying upon disposable supplies for serious outbreaks.
Finally, someone making sense... Sending non "at-risk" people back to work sooner than later. I've been saying that for some time now. (Please note that the population will continue to practice social distancing and other recommended practices.)
I work at Amazon Delivery. I am deliverying 400 packages to homes, exposing myself in warehouse in and out. I have people around me who have autoimmune disease like COPD i can kill if I get it and give it to them. I am not worried about me only but also at least people at home. Plus amazon is pressuring us to finish the same time we do normal routes and stressing us out. This is giving me anxiety but we have to do our part I guess.
Tell Amazon we want their employees to stay healthy, we don't expect same day or even next day delivery during this time. We all have to pull together, stay well and bless you.
In NY- Long Island, call dept of health to make appointment for test after getting prescription from MD..be prepared to wait on hold for a long time on the phone. Takes 48-72 hours to get results.
My dad thinks he got it but is having a hard time getting tested. Its frustrating especially because he is 60 & we live in Seattle, WA I am trying to Not worry. I appreciate your videos & the Diversity, I am able to stay informed without watching much news & you are from the most important field we need. I don't understand why people think spraying or anything, will protect them from those who are helping us. People are nuts .
What does his doctor say? Have you contacted county and state health departments? They are the ones to break the log jam. Posting here doesn’t solve the problem.
Marissa k Continue to take Colloidal silver daily, 2 drops Echinacea, Tumeric drops, VitC1000Mg effervescent,Vit D buyfrom Amazon.com.. will help! Gargle daily with Teatree Oil 2 drops..dont swallow. RGN retired.
Gina Dawn This is is junk science and advice. Colloidal silver is snake oil that does nothing but line the pockets of the greedy bastard(s) selling it with silver - and gold - and dollars.
jlind52 Im taking Nano Silver, stronger by strength.. I have actually used Colloidal silver on Wounds, as a former Nurse. We all have trace elements of metal in our blood., it demonstrates efficacy. The suggestion of Nano Silver was from well educated Doctor Paul C. Can only but try.. it wont affect me like the other if ingested.
You're correct, public compliance is next to zero. I am an RN...one of my peers was caught swiping 8 rolls of TP...visitors are swiping all kinds of things...elective surgeries are canceled an I'm posted at a hosp door to check temps of employees and to tell the public they are not allowed to visit with inpatients, not allowed in the cafeteria. A couple of visitors actually spit at my coworkers in anger. Thank goodness security responded quickly. One visitor called the police, can't figure out why. Some of the general public are way beyond noncompliance they are already combative. The amount of BAD INFORMATION IS CRITICAL AND IT'S NOT BAD INFO COMING FROM OUR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT...THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA HAS FAILED TO TELL THE TRUTH OR GIVE ACCURATE FACTS...THEY'RE JUST CRYING ABOUT THE NAME OF A KILLER DISEASE. THIS IS WHEN IGNORANCE BECOMES A DEATH SENTENCE. I almost forgot, a family pulled up to the ER doors to give us all Starbucks gift cards and kind thanks for our work! That family has the spirit that will carry us through this. GOD BLESS EVERYBODY, GOOD AND BAD...SURVIVAL IS PROBABLE, SLOW DOWN AND LISTEN CAREFULLY...CAREFULLY
If it comes to being on a ventilator for a long period of time, and if ventilators and ICU beds are in such short supply, who makes the call to remove someone from a ventilator so it can be used for someone else? Seems like there would be a limit for the length of time someone can stay on them. It just seems odd that you'd have a authorized document stating who makes decisions if you're maybe not even be allowed to stay on the ventilator for a long time.
Thanks for the calm, serious and necessary information and reminders. Medical people are great. And all the people working to keep us in toilet paper, food, electricity and whatnot are also great. Unfortunately there are people who apparently have waaaay too much time on their hands to think about themselves. We humans are much better people when we think about how to benefit others rather than focusing on our own personal problems and developing shitty attitudes.
I went online and filled out my own DNR comfort measures only, list of who to call for what, and instructions to take my medical supplies if I am dead. - I want to make it as easy on my responders as I can, should I need them.
I knew right of the hop, healthcare workers will not get tested, and told to keep working if symptomatic. Supply shortages happen all the time in times of no pandemic. So here we are in the perfect storm.
The cases had to get in the hundreds before the uk took it seriously. It is now over 5k confirmed but of course will be much higher than that as most people are not tested
I’m an RN in a nursing home and we are paper bagging our surgical masks. We don’t even have enough probe covers for thermometers let alone any kind of N95 masks. But I’m still amazed that even the cashiers at Target all have N95 masks but our facility doesn’t even have one. It’s extremely frustrating and depressing
I have had gi upset (diarrhea) for two days so far, muscle weakness in legs only. no fever no other symptoms such as respiratory, but I’m very nervous because i have heard this can be the onset of covid. They will not test me because i don’t have fever or cough. What can I do? How can I treat myself at home ? Please help.
I have heard from an official at Johns Hopkins University that he estimates that ther are between 100,000-500,000 people in the US who have Covid-19, but many are asymptomatic, have very mild symptoms. I also read that there are 25-50X as many as the number being reported, so this would appear to show that the virus is not as bad as the hype. I believe in community immunity or herd immunity. Most people are pretty informed on their state of health and know intuitively if they will be able to get the virus and go through it, and the more who go through it sheltering in place without going to a hospital the better.
Shan G Hi. I know that asymptomatic transmission is an issue, but can you provide the link to the source article that people are asymptomatic for 24 days? Staying informed is important
@@kaygataki6163 Just focus on watching this for 55 minutes of your life then watch it two more times. 30:00-1:25:00 I hope this helps you "stay informed". ruclips.net/video/Xaycvo79v6w/видео.html&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2GCuEB3GYbR8P_t19lqLn7E_z4oQpUBnpAl4nBFI60AwkdgmFtU7vNKO0
There was an older cashier at a store that had a paper towel taped to her face and was using surface cleaner. I asked her and she said she has asthma and MS that she has to work because she is raising her grandchildren. I cried. I’ve been sewing triple layer cotton masks for veterans, nursing home, family, my spouse, my son who’s a law enforcement etc. I took my mask off and dropped it into a bag and then took my spray hand sanitizer and gave that to her too. I to,d her to wash the mask before she puts it on and to wash it every evening. She cried. If you can help someone then please please do it!
God bless you
Take care you're doing your part❤
I'm greatful the world has people like you! Thank you so much!!! Be safe be well be kind !
Sometimes people forget that many citizens need masks as well for a variety of reasons, so thanks for pointing that out. Well done.
Living Life If you give food you feed the hungry, if you tell everyone what you did you are feeding your ego.
Hey, we as healthcare professionals should NOT be out shopping in our scrubs. It’s irresponsible at a time such as this. A . You should not go in dirty scrubs B. No one knows if you’re pre work or post work, and are scared.
I had to shop after work this morning, I changed clothes and cleaned up before I left work, and then shopped.
i agree at the best and worst of times we should not be leaving the hospital with our scrubs on
Don't blame the victim of a brutal assault.. you make a good point though... Perhaps it's about time that scrubs be provided by hospitals for all employees like they do the OR staff... But DO NOT blame the victim
i cant imagine people are going out in dirty scrubs. They likely did their shopping before going to work.
I told my husband not to even tell people that his wife works in healthcare..
Exactly... should not be wearing scrubs into work or home. Big vector of infection.
Thank you for this, Zubin. I've only been working as a doctor for less than four months now and seeing this as a war that we have to fight gave me a new lens through which to approach it.
My ❤️ goes out to all healthcare workers during this crisis. You are truly angels. Wishing you safety diring this most difficult time.
Continued prayers for all health care and grocery store heroes.
Better than prayers, let’s get those people out supplies for disinfecting and masking.
There are so many im.appreciative of. Postal workers,gas station attendents,truckers bringing in supplies,volunteers etc. bless them all🕯🙏✊
I’ve been sick for a week and got better, my daughter got sick and then got better, and now my husband is sick and is on the mend...not once did we even think to get tested....why? Because what would that do? Absolutely nothing...we got better by keeping ourselves isolated in our room. FYI...I’m a nurse and I don’t panic by nature.
Perhaps a reason to get tested is that you'll be in the count for cases recovered and help bring the "death rate" down. The lower that number, the less people continue to panic.
Perhaps.... you didnt have COVID-19......
SINOI HALL I’m in Seattle and had it early on. We all stayed home and no tests because we are FINE. Stats coming out of Italy are not backing what the media is saying. I haven’t a doubt there is an issue for the elderly but I think this is EVERYWHERE and the death toll is very small in comparison to real infection.
@Chris Manzi what difference would that make? The flu is a viral illness too, there are no antibiotics for viral illnesses.
Chris Manzi Wouldn’t Matter either way because the common treatment is the same as the flu. Rest, hydration, and expectorant cough syrup to lighten the phlegm so a person can cough it up. When it get serious and a person can’t breath, then I’d say go to the hospital.
ZDOGGMD, I don't know if you have said anything about the equally frontline Healthcare workers that handle housekeeping and sanitation for the hospitals. But ours are being mistreated. I am a nurse. My job depends on sanitary conditions. WHY ARE NURSES and others treating Housekeeping staff like ASSHOLES, JERKS, DICKS, whatever expletive you like? No professional medical person should be hateful arrogant jerks to your EXTREMELY IMPORTANT VIPS...those are the housekeeping staff.
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People are stupid. Sanitation and house keeping are pivotal to the health of everyone. We’d be constantly infected and walking in filth if it wasn’t for their help. I thank our cleaners all the time. Their ob may not be glorified by shallow people but the cleaners job is first defense
Yes! The people at the supermarket are also heroes! Great idea about discussing your wishes.
I think the delivery people deserve a shout out. They’re going out into the madness and helping to feed their communities
Please limit the time you have non-stop news on all-day. It is very anxiety-promoting. I listen to Dr. Damania's updates and read a news website ONCE daily, and that's it. Pray, meditate, problem-solve with coworkers, do something nice for your neighbors, take a walk, sit in the sun, listen to relaxing music, etc.
I've mainly been listening to Campbell. I'll add this one.
I haven't watched news for years. Recently, I have observed how much the mainstream media (outlets geared for Democrat(Liberal) and Republican(Conservative)) don't report truth they just talk and incite hysteria and fear. I have watched people like ZDoggMD who are able to just sit there and talk ..give the truth without someone cutting them off with "so, what you're saying is.." and then says nothing like the person did say, but it's what the viewer remembers hearing.
I am a home healthcare provider. I don’t know when I will feel safe to see my mom and my dad again.... i am putting myself at risk treating you mom and and dad. I also am afraid I am going to get laid off. Hell yes talk about end of life
Thank you so much. Holding you in my heart. You know how to stay safe.....🙏🙏❤ Be safe. Gloves, mask.
There should be other work out there for you. Hospitals are going to need qualified people.
Bless you🤗
Jenn Alexander I lost my position because I spoke up.
Cnas are in high demand in nursing homes.
Thank you for giving me calm, sober thoughts on this matter.
Thank you zdoggmd. I am an NP & you have helped me stay rationally informed in the midst of this pandemic crisis.
Thanks Doc. Appreciate the candor & your gift to make complex things simple. Keep it going!
Amen!!! We are all in this together. I’m only a muggle with a daughter with CHD. I’m so worried about her. I can’t do much, but I’m sewing masks for y’all as fast as I can and I’m helping my neighbors as best I can.
You have been sharing a LOT of negative stories, and I’m so very heart broken by this craziness.
I would like to share that where I’m at (San Bernardino/Riverside/LA areas): I’m seeing so much patience at the store as people wait in mini lines for water and tp, I’m seeing compassion and helpful neighbors as we knock on doors and ask one another what we need as far as food and supplies go, I’m seeing our church create a delivery system for elderly members’ medications as well as groceries and supplies, and I’m grateful.
I’m grateful to see our elderly neighbors being taken care of and having the opportunity to serve them. I’m grateful for channels like this one sharing information and understandable content that’s not fear inducing and panic producing. Thank you, Dr. Z!
Quite possibly the only person in America talking any sense right now. Thank you.
As a dietitian in a hospital we are doing our part by staying out of any patient rooms that require any PPE AT ALL. Some of my coworkers feel that this makes us look non-essential but in my eyes it is the least we could do to not waste PPE and support our front line. Some of our pts have waited 5+days for test results to come back.
Thank you Dr Zdogg appreciate you giving information and being a voice of reason in these chaotic times
health care workers are terrified but they still keep on going to work. those are true heroes
I’m very concerned because I’m not only an RN at a hospital but also 32 weeks pregnant. It’s frightening looking at this situation from a healthcare workers perspective, but also someone who is high risk. They cancelled my prenatal classes and had a telemedicine appointment to limit exposure in the medical system. But can’t really practice “social distancing” providing patient care.
We need to have more training for Code Black in nursing and medical schools. How to triage.
It's so situation specific. One area's black triage would be a red triage in a different area. Each location should do this yearly in disaster drills.
Uainebmd - I just mean the “more need than resources” education.
Absolutely!
Agreed. It is an unfortunate truth that some of us will face these issues in our careers. As a registered nurse I am thankful for the triage training I received as a Hospital Corpsman in the Navy.
Another straight talking video and thanks for being factional not a doom gloomist 🙂
Wow I live in UK and have just found you. Wow new sub I will do that one thing and more! Thank you so much for all your wonderful advice x
I have seen a lot of posts in sewing groups that are passing patterns around for N95-style and surgical style masks. They can be washed, and at least can be used for patients so HCW can use the legit stuff. Best part is we don’t have to worry about a shortage of fabric, because sewers are hoarders.
Our local community health center put out a call last night for sewers to provide fabric masks I'm working this weekend, but on Monday I will putting my horde of quilting supplies to use.
BLESS THEM!! 🕯🙏🥰
So true....
Currently looking for this pattern, could you list the site that has the N95 face mask.
www.craftpassion.com/face-mask-sewing-pattern/
Thank you for addressing the healthcare worker stigma at the store and the staffing issues. We are trying our best.
That’s the question: how is South Korea testing the numbers that they are? Whoever is supplying them their test kits, we need to get ours from them. Obviously theirs aren’t coming from the CDC!
Um, the CDC doesn't make any medical supplies. That would be manufacturers.
I believe Korea got their tests from the WHO. They offered to test everyone in the US, FOR FREE, but Trump declined the offer!!
Korea uses the test created by Germany. US declined there version. Then screwed the pooch trying to make a test in the beginning that tested for 3 viruses. It failed. Sad but true.
I read that they immediately made up to 4 tests using ‘recipes’ provided (already existing) by WHO.
Sonya Hubbard They didn’t start immediately, they held off until it was spreading here, now they can’t keep up.
YES! THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT WE NEEDED! Thank you for saying this!
Thank you for the real talk. Families can be so unrealistic and want everything done for their elderly loved one, even if that loved one doesn't want it!
It´s immoral to my European eyes that a 70 year old works ..also the quantity of homeless mentally ill ppl i saw on the streets of the richest city in Americam, Seattle, is something I´ll never forget
Seattle is a $ocialist shithole. It's the same reason Europeans are getting peed on... Under socialism You're a pee on. Wake up!!!
Most homeless in America have serious underlying issues which make it very difficult to get them off the streets. Trust me, I've helped some find jobs with full benefits, only to have them quit within two weeks and go right back to the streets. Those who are really just down on their luck in the U.S. in our modern era are usually a minority of the homeless. I do feel bad for a number of them, but it's very difficult to address some of the substance abuse and psychological issues behind much of America's homelessness.
When you don't fear death, physical or ego, none of this is stressful, stress is a blocker of the body, of performance, of the mind; it does nothing but make other people stress and bogged down. There's no use for it. Hear this information, take it practically, but don't let it turn you to your fear because that'll turn to anger. Let love be your filter on life. Experience this because this is what life is for and practice gratitude. The best we can do is be our true selves, as he's saying; we're all connected. I hope everyone is doing their part; I know I am, and I am sincerely thankful for all this info ZDoggMD. Thank you for your service!
As a CRNA who is a professor with a doctorate and a current practitioner I applaud you for presenting the difficult issues.
After we put aside “first world problems” we realize the magnitude of this is massive issue. We also see the flaws in our capitalistic healthcare system that we all have seen for several years come to light .
So some good will come from this
This disease may remind us that we are all human beings, and we need to be compassionate and loving to each other. That is my hope anyway, that some good comes of this disaster. Remember ALL OF US ARE THE SAME. Thank those that wait on you. I work with people with disabilities manning the grocery stores, they are scared, but doing the job to help others get food. Tell them thanks, it would mean a great deal to them. Thank you!
I am a nurse who has issues with anxiety and I am glad to hear you touch on the psychological aspect of this. I am terrified and this has exacerbated my anxiety more than I ever knew possible. I am not coping well. I just cant wait for this to be over and hope I don't have a breakdown in the meantime. In the beginning I was having rational thought and remaining calm. This is not the case anymore. It has shown me how fragile and delicate our way of life is and how quickly it can be taken away from everyone..and I mean EVERYONE! And this, I think, is what has me shaken to my core. I have been living in a safe little bubble and never imagined life as we know it could ever change to such monumental degree. I do not feel safe anymore and I'm not sure if I ever will again.
I can't even imagine what you're going through. Know that no matter what, you're a hero! ❤
As hard as this experience is, count it a blessing. The first step toward peace is knowing the fragility of life in general and coming to terms with that reality. Accepting it. Being grateful for and preparing to live without first-world luxuries (foreign travel and extended camping help with this). Most importantly contemplate the meaning of your life and your relationship with God.
Thank you for all you do. 💜
Hang in there. Remember my friend you are stronger than you think. Be smart and ignore your little voice (mine is loud right now too). Its time for us to step up. We can do this. I have been here before...97-05 Combat Engineer (poke land mines) bit we got through it. My lab was just shut down and they are using us on to the floors.
Long term anxiety disorder here. This pandemic has ramped it up so hard 🤦🏻♀️ the overthinking, catastrophising, hyper awareness of every little thing your body does (is this a symptom? Is this IT?), how the anxiety manages to encompass everything and everyone bc you are most definitely not in control and can’t ‘fix’ the situation. The need to know All The Information vs the need for a mind-wipe for some brief peace.
We can only do the best we can, from where we are, with what we have.
There is So Much concern and faith and effort and prayer being put out for the situation, and we have to just hang in there.. and hang on to hope 💕
@@sonyahubbard3226 Dead on. I'm a health care worker with PTSD from my former military service. We have to drive on. And maybe ask our primary to increase the dose for a couple of months...lol. Stay safe and keep your chin up!
I'm a physician assistant 25 yrs in medicine former FD Medic, 12 yrs a midlevel. 45 min from Seattle. Unemployed - hospitals are not taking time to hire in the crisis. I hate not having a job and I hate that I can't help. It's making me very depressed.
It is crazy that they aren't hiring you.
Give it a few more days. Try to get past HR. HR sometimes is a goalie when trying to get hired quickly into a large health system
@@user-ss8bk2pc3h they are in crisis mode I live near seattle. The hospital board wants to meet me - it's gyn surgery and they are cancelling all elective surgery - I'm sure they want me - I'm sure it will be months. I filed for unemployment
ZDoggMD for president! Nice to hear common sense being presented rather than lies and self interest.
Thanks Zdogg for keeping us informed! Appreciate it
I live in a college town. The university hospital here found a local lab that could develop a test and now they are using that. We need to think out of the box and get things done however we can.
And that can be done because the Administration stripped away the normal regulations. So glad innovators are taking the bull by the horns. 👍
I know the nurses are upset in Sacramento. We are concerned about lack of testing and problems with PPE. They want nurses to keep working after having a fever and not testing them. No rapid tests ? Nurses are overwhelmed.
Yes ! Yes ! Yes ! thank you for speaking the truth !!.❤
Thank you for your message Doctor.
Thank You!!! We need people to speak out! Let's all get each other through this. Later... let's never let this happen again!
I work in healthcare and have been denied service due to fear. Really stinks that I’m helping others and being turned away all because I help those who need it and seek it.
Bro here in Mexico everything is been treated really peachy and I'm like bro get tough on this before it breaks our already fragile economy.
Thank you for the advance directives talk. That’s exactly what we need. That’s what we need to discuss in this country ANYWAY. We live in a society where people think they have the RIGHT to live to 100. I have watched so many families make these decisions when their loved one without quality of life cannot and it is more often lines and tubes without any quality of life. Oh I seen it so often I finally left and I work in another area of nursing entirely.
My Sister-in-law is making masks, seamstress, educator and all around awesome person. I have been sharing your videos. Too many people should remember to stay home. I hope they can learn to chill.
Absolutely! I’m pressing all the adults in my family to get their affairs in order and to designate the level of care they wish to experience if they find themselves in that situation.
Please be good to our health care professionals, people!
I am a hospital physician in Rochester NY. I developed mild symptoms on March 19 and was denied testing for 24 hours and then finally the doctor in the testing tent in our drivethrough facility (in a parking lot on hospital grounds) said, "she needs testing!" and I got one yesterday afternoon. At least a 5 day turnaround. In a way I am hoping I am positive because then I will be way less afraid to go to work when I am cleared. We have a 2, now 1 day supply of N95 masks and what we are now trying to do is have masks sewn from tight wave material to COVER the N95 masks so they can be reused. I am buying into this because we have no other choice. Its 2020 and we are using 100 year old technologies to protect ourselves.
And thank you to the shout out for Advanced Care planning. I am a Palliative Care physician and want to be ready because I am afraid we are going to have a huge need for our services if we don't flatten that curve.
They are heroes. From.grocery and pharmacies to frontline doctors
Bro, thanks for being a voice of reason.
Thanks man for everything you're doing.
@ZDoggMD How can EMS fight for a better environment to work in without impacting PT care? I am sick of getting crapped on, but I actually care about medicine and helping others....
I think nurses should have to train with EMS in school and physicians should have an EMS rotation in residency
Individuals will get beaten down, but if a whole bunch stand up and demand change, they'll be forced to listen.
@@dianamiller3307 We have a few nurses ride along with EMS, so far it is only new ED nurses. I personally would love to see a mandatory 1 month ride along experience for new ED nurses and ALL new physicians. Pick a crew, ride their schedule for 1 month, then schedule goes to ED/Residency. I think it would clear up a whole lot of issues. Other nursing staff im not as worried about. And physicians riding with us teaches everyone!
@@ZDoggMD Thank you for the input, keep up the amazing work you do!
@@akmedic49 I'll ride with you anytime.
When are we going to get combat pay for going to work and risking exposure to our families and ourselves?
My guess is it won't happen. "It's part of your job description." , will be the reply from mgnt.
Alex Shooter I’d definitely Vote for that! I’m not in the Healthcare field but I thank you for your service 🤗.
Football, TV “stars” etc-where are they now? Besides being able to be tested first, I digress. Look at who the essential people that are working now and then tell me who are heroes are?
Alex Shooter, this is the difference in our country and in other countries when will you step up and make the commitment you took to become a health care provider. We live in a country that I am tired of where’s mine. Trust me step up face this as a professional you are and it will come. Maybe it won’t be on your paycheck it will be in the satisfaction you helped. When this war is over you will gain respect from your community just like soldiers do every day. Pride is what you get! A a community that stands behind you and loves that you chose an occupation to help people. In the end you will feel a since of what you did and do is better than money could ever bring you.
Management does suck!! They need to do a few 16 hr shifts.
Thank you for talking about having "the talk" and getting your documentation in place. I have this talk all the time and now nobody finds it uncomfortable because of it. 10/10 people die, why are we so avoidy?!? It makes the horrific decision easier on our loved ones when they know!
Great video. Thanks a lot for the honest and straight forward talk.
My daughter is an ICU nurse in NYC and they have to use their N95s for a week
I served as a hospital corpsman prior to a 30+ year career in Respiratory Therapy. The most difficult transition for me was the difference between military triage and the civilian version. This is the time to change to the military version, get the most able-bodied back into the fight as soon as possible, so the fight doesn't get any closer to the vulnerable than possible.
Unfreaking believable. Punching a nurse. That person will be the 1st person asking a nurse for help...smh
The grocery store workers, I agree, are also heroes.
I went to check on my 79 year old father today, he seems fine. Then I get home and my 27 year old daughter who lives with me right now has a cough. I feel completely fine and I've been working from home but my daughter has been going to work at a dog kennel. Now I'm worried, there's a chance I could pass something to my dad. Stressful.
At 24 minutes when you were talking about the scocialtal concept really spoke to me as a daycare worker I worry about my family and other kids and feeling safe. Thank you for posting this video... Let's science the crap out of this! When there is a vaccine I will be that 100%%
Love the garage set!
Dr. Zubin for President!!!
You speak the truth🤧❣🤧
Thank you for the excellent information! I've been sick off and on and just stay home and take care of myself... I won't get tested unless I need help ... better to stay home and help to contain this thing... Be well and thank you again!
Transparency is key. The world will never be the same again. Lets hope humanity can survive this **** storm.
lmao okay
I am a hospice triage RN. My company has ZERO PPE or masks available. However, they want us to let them know if a facility/group home wont let us in to see patients, so they can call them and convince them to let us in. I take care of my 83 year old mother at home. I love my work, but I don't know that I can continue under these circumstances.
I hope this situation offers an opportunity for everyone to learn from their mistakes. This may be the first pandemic, but it will likely not be the last one we face. Looking at the positive aspects, the learning opportunities are endless.
The mass media is doing everything possible to feed this panic.
Yeah, and honestly I've been witnessing two extremes with one side not caring at all and pretending this is nothing, while the other side acts like it's Armageddon and we need Martial Law. Quite frankly, if more people were just smart enough to stop congregating in massive groups for a couple weeks, then maybe we'd have a much better grasp of all this. The CFR seems to be steadily falling in the U.S. at the moment, unlike Italy's, and if it stays that way then maybe we really can get back to more normalcy in relatively short order. More people just need to stop acting so dumb at either extreme end of the spectrum, otherwise this will simply drag out longer than absolutely necessary.
GUMMYBEAYUH look up Apple’s Steve Wozniak and his claim that he had the virus back in Dec, Oxford our out a report yesterday that says the bug has already been through the UK.
Now that citizens are getting their test results back, I would like to see some interviews with people who are successfully fighting this virus. We mostly see the bad outcomes in the media!
Many of us, still working or retired, like me, SHOULD have been listened to. We should have used empty hotels to house medical staff & divert non infectious patients. I've been holding my gallon of gas to burn this system down for decades.
As a student nurse in Evanston, Illinois, I watched the Searle healthcare company donate HUGE sums for our new patient towers. The rooms were large, the window treatments lovely. Sadly, an architectural screw up made the WHOLE building 1/2 floor off! Needed a connecting elevator, slowing transport & costing extra sums. There was also NO dirty utility rooms so nurses had to carry bedpans down the "lovely" hallways.
Glad you discussed advanced medical directives, I have previous chest trauma & make sure my family knows my wishes.
Using this time with my teenage grandson at home to teach him anatomy & physiology. EVERYONE needs an "owners manual". You'll be a better informed healthcare consumer!
Zdogg, I have thought about it long and hard and come to the same conclusion you have regarding how we can handle this moving forward after a lockdown. I think a hard lockdown gives us an opportunity to reset, as we ramp up production of PPE, ventilators, and whatever the best apparent treatments are. Then as you stated, we slowly come off the breaks while having huge testing and social isolation for the most vulnerable. I think it is a reasonable plan that could work. Also, if we can get to the point where there is enough PPE, everyone wears at least a surgical mask, if not a vented N95 (or better) and gloves every day in public... Like in South Korea.
Here in Florida at a small community hospital for the indigent population of 3 counties we in the ICU are not provided with what the CDC recommends as PPE. The ER has them. That is it. I’m glad they have them. The rest of us workers from CNA’s to ICU RN’s are not being provided this protection. The physicians have them. I was told by a supervisor we don’t need them. So what do we do? I am above the age of 50. My health care surrogate has been instructed I will be a DNR/DNI. The future looks pretty bleak from where I stand. Oh well, life has been on heck of a ride. Hopefully this will not be the way it ends. My HCS is another RN not a family member. Hang tough all you healthcare workers!!
I hope this opens everyones eyes that corporations are sucking all the money, and thats why low stockpiles, and not supporting MDs. Insurance companies dictating how many patients doctors see, how long they can spend with them.Horrible system, that we should no longer accept. I hope real change does come.
I said it on your previous video. Don’t wear your scrubs in public in a pandemic when there is widespread panic, this will incite violence. Doing this shows callousness for public safety to those who are in a panic. It doesn’t excuse the horrible stupidity of those committing violence, but take responsibility as a healthcare worker.
Dont wear them in, dont wear them out. Bag them up to bring them home and store them in an area where you never go. Leave ur shoes in ur truck or at work itself if possible. We all should have been doing this all along. Nursing school taught me that 5 years ago.
I subscribed to this channel years ago for the funny medical themed song parodies. And now I come here for the most accurate information on the pandemic. Everything about now is upside down.
Thank you
I like your honesty!
i agree on holding all Gov people in charge responsible after this is over.
While ignoring the administrators and "experts" who failed to properly prepare for this? Years ago papers were published about respirator options during pandemics, and how reusable options should be considered precisely due to what we see occuring now. Nevertheless, these options were never seriously explored.
ETA: Elon Musk and Tesla included some amazing reusable PAPRs in their medical shipments so far, which could prove to be a future game-changer in terms of recognizing which equipment works best for these scenarios. Maybe in the future more hospitals will find it cost-effective to spend some money in maintaining lockers with this gear as opposed to simply relying upon disposable supplies for serious outbreaks.
Finally, someone making sense... Sending non "at-risk" people back to work sooner than later. I've been saying that for some time now. (Please note that the population will continue to practice social distancing and other recommended practices.)
We should seek out the advice from Japan, they are doing great.
I work at Amazon Delivery. I am deliverying 400 packages to homes, exposing myself in warehouse in and out. I have people around me who have autoimmune disease like COPD i can kill if I get it and give it to them. I am not worried about me only but also at least people at home. Plus amazon is pressuring us to finish the same time we do normal routes and stressing us out. This is giving me anxiety but we have to do our part I guess.
Tell Amazon we want their employees to stay healthy, we don't expect same day or even next day delivery during this time. We all have to pull together, stay well and bless you.
@@Foxie-b4 if they can get us enough masks and sanitation that would help. But they won't
there.............is a party across the street in my apartment complex. this. is. rediculous
wooow.smh. hope they get shamed
Wow.
I just saw someone joke about one. As much as she was joking(I hope), I know there are people that will do that. 🤦♀️🤦♀️
guess they wanna have one last party before the world ends. not that ridiculous. I would rate it a 7/10 on a scale of ridiculousness.
My god. People are so fn stupid
Yes with the Living will speech!! I’ve been spreading the word.
I do not want healthcare providers saving me without PPE.
Preach Doc!!!!!💯👌
In NY- Long Island, call dept of health to make appointment for test after getting prescription from MD..be prepared to wait on hold for a long time on the phone. Takes 48-72 hours to get results.
My dad thinks he got it but is having a hard time getting tested. Its frustrating especially because he is 60 & we live in Seattle, WA
I am trying to Not worry. I appreciate your videos & the Diversity, I am able to stay informed without watching much news & you are from the most important field we need.
I don't understand why people think spraying or anything, will protect them from those who are helping us. People are nuts .
What does his doctor say? Have you contacted county and state health departments? They are the ones to break the log jam. Posting here doesn’t solve the problem.
Marissa k Continue to take Colloidal silver daily, 2 drops Echinacea, Tumeric drops, VitC1000Mg effervescent,Vit D buyfrom Amazon.com.. will help! Gargle daily with Teatree Oil 2 drops..dont swallow. RGN retired.
You said it sister, people are NUTS!!!!
Gina Dawn This is is junk science and advice. Colloidal silver is snake oil that does nothing but line the pockets of the greedy bastard(s) selling it with silver - and gold - and dollars.
jlind52 Im taking Nano Silver, stronger by strength.. I have actually used Colloidal silver on Wounds, as a former Nurse. We all have trace elements of metal in our blood., it demonstrates efficacy. The suggestion of Nano Silver was from well educated Doctor Paul C. Can only but try.. it wont affect me like the other if ingested.
I have 7 family members on the front lines in their jobs .There is no protection but God look to him for protection.
You're correct, public compliance is next to zero. I am an RN...one of my peers was caught swiping 8 rolls of TP...visitors are swiping all kinds of things...elective surgeries are canceled an I'm posted at a hosp door to check temps of employees and to tell the public they are not allowed to visit with inpatients, not allowed in the cafeteria. A couple of visitors actually spit at my coworkers in anger. Thank goodness security responded quickly. One visitor called the police, can't figure out why. Some of the general public are way beyond noncompliance they are already combative. The amount of BAD INFORMATION IS CRITICAL AND IT'S NOT BAD INFO COMING FROM OUR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT...THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA HAS FAILED TO TELL THE TRUTH OR GIVE ACCURATE FACTS...THEY'RE JUST CRYING ABOUT THE NAME OF A KILLER DISEASE. THIS IS WHEN IGNORANCE BECOMES A DEATH SENTENCE. I almost forgot, a family pulled up to the ER doors to give us all Starbucks gift cards and kind thanks for our work! That family has the spirit that will carry us through this. GOD BLESS EVERYBODY, GOOD AND BAD...SURVIVAL IS PROBABLE, SLOW DOWN AND LISTEN CAREFULLY...CAREFULLY
If it comes to being on a ventilator for a long period of time, and if ventilators and ICU beds are in such short supply, who makes the call to remove someone from a ventilator so it can be used for someone else? Seems like there would be a limit for the length of time someone can stay on them. It just seems odd that you'd have a authorized document stating who makes decisions if you're maybe not even be allowed to stay on the ventilator for a long time.
Thanks for the calm, serious and necessary information and reminders. Medical people are great.
And all the people working to keep us in toilet paper, food, electricity and whatnot are also great.
Unfortunately there are people who apparently have waaaay too much time on their hands to think about themselves.
We humans are much better people when we think about how to benefit others rather than focusing on our own personal problems and developing shitty attitudes.
Wow, I didn’t know you were from California! Please take care, don’t exhaust yourself!
I went online and filled out my own DNR comfort measures only, list of who to call for what, and instructions to take my medical supplies if I am dead. - I want to make it as easy on my responders as I can, should I need them.
I knew right of the hop, healthcare workers will not get tested, and told to keep working if symptomatic. Supply shortages happen all the time in times of no pandemic. So here we are in the perfect storm.
RIGHT ON BROTHER. !!! hope we make it to burn it all down.
Finally! Torture it is !!!!!
Alaska is on lockdown with 19 cases.
We add a few every day
So many small communities in Alaska. If this hits in rural communities without access to healthcare it's awful.
@@Uainebmd yes, they've stopped flights of people to the north slope and most villages
The cases had to get in the hundreds before the uk took it seriously. It is now over 5k confirmed but of course will be much higher than that as most people are not tested
I am a health care worker & freaking out
Let's keep it real- we are terrified sis🥺 I'm scared of giving it to my dogs even .
Me too.
I’m an RN in a nursing home and we are paper bagging our surgical masks. We don’t even have enough probe covers for thermometers let alone any kind of N95 masks. But I’m still amazed that even the cashiers at Target all have N95 masks but our facility doesn’t even have one. It’s extremely frustrating and depressing
I have had gi upset (diarrhea) for two days so far, muscle weakness in legs only. no fever no other symptoms such as respiratory, but I’m very nervous because i have heard this can be the onset of covid. They will not test me because i don’t have fever or cough. What can I do? How can I treat myself at home ? Please help.
Is it possible to get infected with Covid 19 and never develop symptoms or any illness whatsoever?
Yes! One can be infected with COVID-19, completely asymptomatic, and contagious for ~24 days!
I have heard from an official at Johns Hopkins University that he estimates that ther are between 100,000-500,000 people in the US who have Covid-19, but many are asymptomatic, have very mild symptoms. I also read that there are 25-50X as many as the number being reported, so this would appear to show that the virus is not as bad as the hype. I believe in community immunity or herd immunity. Most people are pretty informed on their state of health and know intuitively if they will be able to get the virus and go through it, and the more who go through it sheltering in place without going to a hospital the better.
Shan G Hi. I know that asymptomatic transmission is an issue, but can you provide the link to the source article that people are asymptomatic for 24 days? Staying informed is important
@@babyrocasmama Thanks
@@kaygataki6163 Just focus on watching this for 55 minutes of your life then watch it two more times. 30:00-1:25:00 I hope this helps you "stay informed". ruclips.net/video/Xaycvo79v6w/видео.html&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2GCuEB3GYbR8P_t19lqLn7E_z4oQpUBnpAl4nBFI60AwkdgmFtU7vNKO0
We need an accelerated online training program to bring more people onto the front lines once we start losing providers.
Stephanie P Definitely. And there are a LOT of people who want to help somehow, and this will take ALL OF US.
Yes! If I could finish my RN all online I would do it right now..