Despite not wanting to go into the medical field, I absolutely love your videos! Thank you for taking the time to film and edit despite your busy schedule!
Violin MD hi my name is Danielle I have a question is it hard for you to work with COVID 19 patients if it is than why how could u make them better in your RUclips videos you look very happy in your job violin how many wards do you have to go though every single time do you ever get a sleep at night because you will more energy the next day any questions plz I would like to know how you do this job thanks violin
I was on dialysis for 5 years got my kidney transplant 8 years ago. I am so grateful August 19th will be my 9th anniversary 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 the only downfall about it is a year after i got my transplant my mom had to start dialysis But she is going fine and so am I.
Hey I just want to say you are teaching me a lot in medical I am only 13 years old and I've always wanted to become a doctor with your vids I put the captions on and write down notes of what your talking about you are teaching me a a lot and I hope my dream will come true to become apart of the medical team thank you for your inspiration
@Alyssa Williams! You will become a great doctor. I am 13 years old as well and becoming a doctor has crossed my mind but i am not sure. I believe in you! You got this!!
@@CharlotteI555 have you decided what you may think you want to be? If so, what occupation? Whatever it is, I’m sure you’ll do well. I’m 14 and I want to become an orthopaedic surgeon. I’m working hard to achieve my dream :)
I am currently studying for my upcoming veterinary medicine exam and the moment I started reading something about melena you started talking about it. What a coincidence!
My grandma was one of the most determined women I know. She lived for over 10 years on dialysis and still managed to travel a TON during that time. We went on cruises, to Disney World, and even to the Carribbean a few times. Just every 3rd day or so she would disappear for a while to go get dialysis treatment.
Thank you! As someone who's constantly back and forth the hospital, I never knew how much a doctor goes through in a shift. It's really insightful. Lots of love from the UK💖
Your the only recommended channel I've actual enjoyed watching enough to subscribe, the fact you do 24+ hour shifts is absolutely barbaric but the energy your bringing to and leave the shifts with is inspiring. You're a true heroine to me and probably to many, many others and so are your colleagues, keep up the amazing work you all do.
Kyle Kaye hi there you love watching the program and does it make you think about all the patients that you have to do in one day I know it’s very hard job
I was on peritoneal and Hemo dialysis, so I understand this. I was on dialysis ever day, but in December, I had my kidney transplant! I get to move home tomorrow! I was diagnosed at an 11 year old well care check up with the worst stage of FSGS. It’s been a long journey, but my disease was expected to come back, but it didn’t! 💚💚
Nephrology has always been a field I’ve kind of neglected because I never thought I would find it interesting enough to be passionate about early studies surrounding it. (I’m an aspiring doctor in the home stretch of high school!) But after watching this incredible video, I realized I’ve been wrong! Kidneys really are one of the most important factors of life support for the human body, and the technology developed to assist their function is so incredible. Thank you so much for enlightening me! (And I will definitely be making notes of your dialysis indication hack.)
So fitting! I’m a nuc med tech and just recently had a discussion about a patient on dialysis. They were ordered to have a VQ due to their creatinine levels, but since they were scheduled to have dialysis that day, it was decided they could handle the CTA. Dialysis never ceases to amaze me. It helps so many people in more ways than one!
I absolutely love that you add small clips that you’ve filmed when you go see patients. It makes me feel as though I go with you to see the patients. We can’t see them but it feels as you’re in the hospital just waiting for you to come out and tell us what’s going on. 😊 Great job on these videos Siobhan. You can tell you put lots of work into them.
Have a friend who's at potential risk for kidney failure even with all that they're doing to maintain their health. I think they have a similar thing as your patient since they also have diabetes. This really helped give me insight into how Dialysis actually works and a better understanding of how I could understand what's going on in their life, so thank you!
Thank you for this! Your videos have thoroughly helped me this month. My mom went into septic shock and full organ failure last month in Oakville and spent 12 days in ICU where she wasn't expected to survive. She is going to make a full recovery but is still on dialysis and of course still in hospital. The nurses and I at the hospital would watch your videos, it helped keep me calm during this very scary situation. Thank you so much for this channel and sharing all your knowledge
I love your videos sooo much!! I bet it’s not easy being a doctor and RUclipsr! I’m a stay at home mom of four and have always dreamed of working in the medical field but put it on the back burner for the kids and family. I’ve learned so much from your videos! Keep them coming!!! You are amazing Much love!!!!!
I am 15 and i watch all of her videos I love how she is always positive and smiling all the time. I really appreciate her time to make these videos for us to enjoy
your videos give me so much motivation for when I'm doing my pre-college work. I'm doing a class called foundations of college algebra in 11th grade (from the us) and I want to be a nurse anesthetist, and your videos also teach me! Thank you for doing what you do!
Hello Siobhan! I have been enjoying your videos for about a year now, from near London in England UK, but now living back home in Dundee, Scotland UK. Keep up the good work and the interesting insights. I like the way you explain things to a layman's terms, without being patronising about it. Suzy xxxx
So glad you’re doing this! I love how careful you are with patient identification. I miss my days in the hospital as a pharmacist, so you’re bringing back some of that joy. Keep it up!
Retired Nephrology RN here x 25 years; I love how you explain everything about Dialysis and kidney failure. I loved the specialty and the patients, so many great relationships and super teaching moments! I miss my work so very much, forced to retire due to AS, back surgery w/ fusions and metal hardware. Thank you!❤️🩺🩻
I had kidney failure as a child, and was on dialysis as well at the age of 7. (I was throwing up EXCESSIVELY- that was my Mom's cue to knowing it was more than just the flu). ER sent us home initially, stating that the vomiting was just a bug, and to continue pushing fluids at home.. on top of the 2 bags that had already given me at the hospital! I will never forget the day that I had to call home because I was feeling weak and nauseous- was in 1st grade, and we were practicing a song on the carpet in the back of the room; "A E I O U....are vowels - A E I O U...are vowels - And sometimes..Y!" You can imagine how my jaw looked when I saw the acronym pop up in your video!!! Such a bizarre coincidence. 2nd trip to the hospital I had to be airlifted to University of Michigan Ann Arbor (Motts Children's) due to high blood pressure and my eyes rolling back in my head uncontrollably. It turned out that I had obtained staph infection from a procedure (stye lance) that was done a month or so prior, and that is what caused both of my kidneys to fail. I was put on dialysis for about a month, and struggled with protein levels for about 3 years after being diagnosed.. but thankfully, as a 27 year old today I am healthy and doing well! Mixed emotions watching this. :') Thanks for posting!
I’m not even interested being a doctor but it fascinates me how well you time yourself and get stuff done. An inspiration to say the least - wishing you health, rest, and happiness
My brother just passed away from kidney failure. I have so much compassion for people on dialysis. It's so hard on their bodies. Its nice to have good doctors to talk to and understand the needs of a patient!
I literally love you. Oh my goodness. You're such a bright and energetic spirit. I aspire to be a doctor one day, ALWAYS WAS MY DREAM EVER SINCE I WAS A LITTLE GIRL. Only problem: My grades SUCK. Med school does not approve of C's.
Siobhan, Thank you so much for making these videos! I'm 13 and I aspire to be in the medical field when I'm older. Although I want to go into gynaecology, I enjoy getting an inside look at what you do for your profession. Every video inspires me to keep going after my dreams. Thanks again!
I have no interest in studying medicine but watching your videos really helps me feel less stressed about if I ever have to go into hospital for something. I'm almost 21 and have never been to hospital for myself (only others) but seeing your videos makes me sure that the people looking after us would know what they're doing.
I’d be so pleased and it’d be such a pleasure to have you as my regular doctor if I lived in Canada 🇨🇦 where you are !! I do have wonderful Canadian friends though and I just can’t say enough how much I love your videos Siohban!! I just love your bright upbeat personality,which so many other doctors are lacking in for sure!! Thumbs up and I’ll continue watching your videos regularly. 👍👍👍👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
Love these kinds of vlogs! As an Australian nursing student, I find your content so informative; it's great to see the Doctor's perspective. Keep it up
Hiiii, i never really post a comment. But im a nurse working with people with dementia. Its such a beautiful job. But i just wanna say that your video's are absolutely amazing and i still learn things from them. They're so educating, keep it up 🌹 Love from The Netherlands 🌼 xx
*Student nurse here* Thank you so much for your videos! They are always so informative and energetic and if I had you as the doctor I was working with I would die!!
I’m planning on going into the medical field as a CLS, so every time you mention bloodwork or something similar, I get so excited! Your videos also really make me want to work in a hospital, so thanks! Really great videos and editing ☺️
my mom who has always been healthy, never drank or smoked ever, was diagnosed with NASH more than a year ago and she also has ITP. She had verices banding. I've learned so much from most of her Doctors explaining things to me. I love when a Doctor takes the time to explain in terms anyone can understand. I know it must be difficult to work on call and upload videos and I just want to say I appreciate and learn from your videos.
Hi Siobhan! I love your channel, you’re so inspiring! Thank you so much for all your hard work, dedication and time! I do have a question! I wondered if you were allowed to stay and sleep after your 26h call shifts?! I hope so! I would hate to think you are at risk of something happening driving or walking!
mmm great point Amanda. I have actually taken a nap before going home... and I know those who drive will sometimes do that as well. You just need to be out before some of the cleaners come by!
@@ViolinMD u are an amazing person and I can't stop watching your video I'm Allison I'm from Barrie Ontario I'm in a wheelchair would love if I could add u on Facebook
Video: BEEP BEEP RUclips: oh, she wants to know what’s happening so let’s put a AD. Edit:Siohbon, (sorry if I spelled it wrong!) you are awesome! I’m only 10, and I’m thinking that when I’m older to go into the medical field! You REALLY inspire me!
I love your videos so much! I’ve kinda always been very interested in medicine (ever since I first watched House MD) and these vlogs are so thrilling and exciting, they almost make me want to become a doctor one day I’m learning so much about medical terms and procedures through your videos, they’re so well filmed and edited and they’re not just fun but also educational ❤️😭
Hi Siobhan I like you so much we said goodbye to my moms client and we all cried her died of Leukemia. She survived breast cancer twice. The whole town packed into a church in town. Please shadow a NICU nurse it would make my day. You never know you could have a possible cuddle with one.
I love this channel! I learn so much, sometimes I chime in and tell the nurses things, and they ask how do I know this, and I mentioned this channel. A CNA isn't supposed to learn this much, but I love it!
I had this question for a while! I wonder how many times a week do you normally go in for a shift? It seems like your shifts are pretty long, so how many days do you need to recuperate?
I work reception in a vet clinic, and have literally zero interest in going into human medicine, but your videos are so interesting/informative. It gives a good look into what it’s like behind the scenes
I love your videos. They're inspirational, informative, and straight to the point. Im am going to be a doctor so i love being able to see what it is like on an average day for a resident. Especially since im going to be in a med program for highschool next year (hopefully, as long as i get in). So thank you for uploading these!
@@ViolinMD wow thank you! And yeah i decided early but thats how all of my family is. Plus watching your videos really cements the idea that this is what i want :)
Hello Dr. Siobhan, I like your Kidney Failure Dialysis of kidney patients in the hospital. You are giving the best treatments Siobhan to those patients. My good luck to you always
My grandmother just passed away a few days ago (at home) from cardiac arrest due to high potassium levels from kidney failure. It’s amazing how fast it can set in. She was sick for about 3 days but she had blood work just a couple weeks prior, her function was low, not failing and she had been stable for several months. She did not want dialysis previously agreed upon. The dr called me about 20 min after it happened not realizing she’d passed, I’m assuming to have me take her in as we had just done some blood tests (stat) which showed the drop and high potassium. I then told her what happened even as the paramedics were still finishing cleaning up. It makes you very aware of how the body needs balance! I enjoy your channel keep it up! 😊
I just love and respect all the medical staff! it was my dream job, but my situations never so supportive to me. You guys are the real Gods and Goddesses. Blessed people.
Okay 1. You're amazing and I love watching your videos. 2. I'm insanely curious about your makeup routine!! Does it really last 24+ hours? How often are you touching up throughout the day?! You always look so good for these insane shifts!
Hi Siobhan, I don't usually write comments but just a few days ago someone reached out to me about an old high school friend who's suffering from kidney failure. I went to visit her at the hospital today and was so emotional when I saw just how bad her condition appeared to be. She's a Type 1 Diabetic and on the night she was admitted into the hospital she fell into a coma. This was one month ago and when I visited her, the nurse was doing her rounds and mentioned that the patient was in a vegetative state for the past month. Her situation sounds a lot like the second case you mentioned today. Thank you for your videos as it helped me understand my friend's condition a little bit more. Unfortunately, my friend is now suffering organ failure and her scans have showed very little brain activity. This was very sad for me to hear especially since she just turned 30 years old this month! It was a wakeup call to me to make me appreciate my own health.
Hey Siobhan I’d imagine you would get a few pages from emergency on any shift as part of internal med! Would there be any particular reason(s) you would have in choosing to work in internal med over emerg?
I’m starting a young medics course next week and I’m so nervous. So I did the logical thing and started watching doctors on RUclips. Confusing, but it’s calming bc I’m going around hospitals and I’ll probably know what to expect. Still nervous though!
Thank god for you internal medicine residents!! My dad came to this hospital last Tuesday because he could not move his legs and hands were clenched. ER doctor said it was arthritis wrote a script for prednisone and told us we were good to go. After giving my dads history we were not happy with that result they gave us. They did bloodwork, consult internal medicine and turns out he had pneumonia and was admitted for 5 days. (joint stuff they ruled a side affect from a new diabetes med) anyways, thankful for caring doctors like YOU.
Just wanted to add since this post, it has been discovered he did not have pneumonia, he was in CHF and had suffered a heart attack and will need a triple bypass 😭
I enjoy watching your videos, you are very good at explaining procedures. I see there are diffident colours of the blood test tube caps , can you explain why there are different colour of these tubes. Thanks
Dalia Barnouti In Australia, each coloured cap is a different type of blood test the Dr wants doing. Example, a pink top container is for when we need to match a patients blood type for a possible blood product transfusion. This is called a “group and hold” because we’re figuring out the patients blood type and holding that type blood
I know you asked her but I’m a phlebotomist and I’d figure I’d help answer. In the US it’s dependent on what the doctor has ordered. Each tube has a particular additive or lack of. A blue top is normally for coagulation tests. When spun it leaves citrated plasma. This is used to test for clotting factors. Such as a prothrombin time/Protime/INR A gold top is called an SST, you can use the red top too. It’s a serum tube. So once you spin the blood down in a centrifuge it separates the blood and leaves serum on top. You can use serum for a LOT of tests. Chemistry tests like a metabolic panel(usually use plasma in the US but can use serum too), to rule out certain diseases, etc. Green tops or PSTs are heparinized. They when spun instead of plasma have blood on bottom and plasma on top. These are also used for chemistry tests such as a metabolic panel, potassium, antibiotic levels, magnesium levels, acetaminophen, acetone etc. lots with this one. Lavender tubes are for hematology tests. So tests that look at different blood counts/cells. Gray tops are usually for latic acids which are used to determine sepsis, and for ETOH(alcohol levels) Pink tops are normally for type and screens. You can draw a pink tube and get the persons blood type and cross match it to match it to donor blood so they can have a transfusion if they need one. They can also be for ABO/RH in women. :)
Hi there! I'm an aspiring doctor currently in Pre-Med studies. Your passion for medicine and positive energy inspires me and I hope to become an exceptional doctor like you someday! Best of luck to you as you continue your practice!!
You are so alive, strong, beautiful, compassionate, happy and really smart. We need so many more like you in this world. Thank You for all your hard work and effort making these videos. Hopefully your channel will be an inspiration for many other young people thinking of becoming a doctor.
imagine ending up in hospital and then Siobhan is your doctor, I would go into cardiac ARREST
emily sara i would to 😂
haha oh boy please don't! but I would love it if you said hi :)
Violin MD i knew this would be your response😂😂
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The problem with cardiac arrest is that you would pass out. I think it would be a better idea to treat Siobhan a nice coffee.
Despite not wanting to go into the medical field, I absolutely love your videos! Thank you for taking the time to film and edit despite your busy schedule!
you are very welcome Britney - appreciate your support!
Britney Mace sameee
Violin MD hi my name is Danielle I have a question is it hard for you to work with COVID 19 patients if it is than why how could u make them better in your RUclips videos you look very happy in your job violin how many wards do you have to go though every single time do you ever get a sleep at night because you will more energy the next day any questions plz I would like to know how you do this job thanks violin
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I would love to see a video of you talking about the first medical death you had to call.
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that would be cool and interesting to watch, great idea!
Sam don’t be gross
I was on dialysis for 5 years got my kidney transplant 8 years ago. I am so grateful August 19th will be my 9th anniversary 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 the only downfall about it is a year after i got my transplant my mom had to start dialysis But she is going fine and so am I.
wow fantastic to hear Georgia - so glad to hear your mom was a match and that it was a successful transplant. love hearing stories like this!
Great! I am currently on the list but I haven't started dialysis yet. I hope it never comes to that but kidneys are a weird bunch.
Georgia Peach Congrats!I’m going on 20 years.All the best to u & your mom.🙏🏻🤞🏻
H Kr Goodluck!🙏🏻🤞🏻🙌🏻
@@julesb6440 omg that is wonderful that is a blessing yassssssss 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hey I just want to say you are teaching me a lot in medical I am only 13 years old and I've always wanted to become a doctor with your vids I put the captions on and write down notes of what your talking about you are teaching me a a lot and I hope my dream will come true to become apart of the medical team thank you for your inspiration
Alyssa Williams can I ask u a question what are u teaching at the moment
@Alyssa Williams! You will become a great doctor. I am 13 years old as well and becoming a doctor has crossed my mind but i am not sure. I believe in you! You got this!!
@@CharlotteI555 have you decided what you may think you want to be? If so, what occupation? Whatever it is, I’m sure you’ll do well. I’m 14 and I want to become an orthopaedic surgeon. I’m working hard to achieve my dream :)
I was curious what other specialties you considered and discarded earlier in your career and why you decided not to pursue those ones
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This is a great question!!
I am currently studying for my upcoming veterinary medicine exam and the moment I started reading something about melena you started talking about it. What a coincidence!
oh really? haha small world of mammals!
@@ViolinMD That's true!
Veterinarians have to learn multiple species. Medical doc's only learn one.
Veterinary medicine also sounds so interesting! All those different species, with incredible amounts of variation! Amazing! Good luck at you exam!
@@howtomedicate It's very interesting! Thank you!
I just looooove ur energy ❤ ur videos are so well made, informative aaand ur smile is contagious lol thank you keep rocking 💪
Thank you so much Hiba!
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How do you juggle being a doctor and a youtuber? You’re so amazing!
can you please vlog when you’re not on call? i would love to see what your routine is at home!
Bartosz Bartosz why not?
Bartosz Bartosz it’s just 1 video.
My grandma was one of the most determined women I know. She lived for over 10 years on dialysis and still managed to travel a TON during that time. We went on cruises, to Disney World, and even to the Carribbean a few times. Just every 3rd day or so she would disappear for a while to go get dialysis treatment.
Thank you! As someone who's constantly back and forth the hospital, I never knew how much a doctor goes through in a shift. It's really insightful. Lots of love from the UK💖
Glad to hear you are enjoying it Lucy - haha yes i didn't know that before starting in medicine either!
Your the only recommended channel I've actual enjoyed watching enough to subscribe, the fact you do 24+ hour shifts is absolutely barbaric but the energy your bringing to and leave the shifts with is inspiring. You're a true heroine to me and probably to many, many others and so are your colleagues, keep up the amazing work you all do.
We do 36 or above shift call too
Kyle Kaye hi there you love watching the program and does it make you think about all the patients that you have to do in one day I know it’s very hard job
@@drimbesatsyed wow. I admire your hardwork .
I was on peritoneal and Hemo dialysis, so I understand this. I was on dialysis ever day, but in December, I had my kidney transplant! I get to move home tomorrow! I was diagnosed at an 11 year old well care check up with the worst stage of FSGS. It’s been a long journey, but my disease was expected to come back, but it didn’t! 💚💚
Nephrology has always been a field I’ve kind of neglected because I never thought I would find it interesting enough to be passionate about early studies surrounding it. (I’m an aspiring doctor in the home stretch of high school!) But after watching this incredible video, I realized I’ve been wrong! Kidneys really are one of the most important factors of life support for the human body, and the technology developed to assist their function is so incredible. Thank you so much for enlightening me! (And I will definitely be making notes of your dialysis indication hack.)
So fitting! I’m a nuc med tech and just recently had a discussion about a patient on dialysis. They were ordered to have a VQ due to their creatinine levels, but since they were scheduled to have dialysis that day, it was decided they could handle the CTA.
Dialysis never ceases to amaze me. It helps so many people in more ways than one!
This is the kind of doctor I wanna work with. Licensed dialysis nurse here. Keep saving lives doc! 😊👍
Love your videos! As an RN, it’s very helpful to see everything the doctors are dealing with
I absolutely love that you add small clips that you’ve filmed when you go see patients. It makes me feel as though I go with you to see the patients. We can’t see them but it feels as you’re in the hospital just waiting for you to come out and tell us what’s going on. 😊 Great job on these videos Siobhan. You can tell you put lots of work into them.
pomegrantea hi there do you work in the hospital yourself if so what do u do in interested
You have so much to remember, I don't know how doctors do it
Love the work that you do. Coming from a registered nurse, we need more Dr’s like you who give your type of positive energy xx
Have a friend who's at potential risk for kidney failure even with all that they're doing to maintain their health. I think they have a similar thing as your patient since they also have diabetes. This really helped give me insight into how Dialysis actually works and a better understanding of how I could understand what's going on in their life, so thank you!
This was so neat to see! I’m 16 and have stage 4 CKD, currently doing peritoneal dialysis (PD). I love your videos 💕
Thank you for this! Your videos have thoroughly helped me this month. My mom went into septic shock and full organ failure last month in Oakville and spent 12 days in ICU where she wasn't expected to survive. She is going to make a full recovery but is still on dialysis and of course still in hospital. The nurses and I at the hospital would watch your videos, it helped keep me calm during this very scary situation. Thank you so much for this channel and sharing all your knowledge
Happy the video is back up, was wondering where the previous one disappeared to! 😃 xx
yes! some technical difficulties but fixed now!
usrafieckx9 I don’t think it costs money for her to make the videos, but she gets paid to make the videos, if that makes sense.
I love your videos sooo much!! I bet it’s not easy being a doctor and RUclipsr! I’m a stay at home mom of four and have always dreamed of working in the medical field but put it on the back burner for the kids and family. I’ve learned so much from your videos! Keep them coming!!!
You are amazing Much love!!!!!
Love how easily you explain complications with illnesses and procedures it’s so easy to understand.
I’m not in the medical field but I love watching your videos! It’s cool to see some of what goes on behind-the-scenes!
I am 15 and i watch all of her videos I love how she is always positive and smiling all the time. I really appreciate her time to make these videos for us to enjoy
I'm a retired Nephrologist passed by to say "Hello" to you.
Keep up your hard work, and things are going to be good down the road, wish you good luck
My aunt is one of the longest living Dialysis patients. She’s been on dialysis for 39 years!!! She’s a trooper!!!
Heyyy Siobhan I'm an Algerian medical student and I loooove your videos they're so motivating thank you!
your videos give me so much motivation for when I'm doing my pre-college work. I'm doing a class called foundations of college algebra in 11th grade (from the us) and I want to be a nurse anesthetist, and your videos also teach me! Thank you for doing what you do!
Hello Siobhan! I have been enjoying your videos for about a year now, from near London in England UK, but now living back home in Dundee, Scotland UK. Keep up the good work and the interesting insights. I like the way you explain things to a layman's terms, without being patronising about it. Suzy xxxx
So glad you’re doing this! I love how careful you are with patient identification. I miss my days in the hospital as a pharmacist, so you’re bringing back some of that joy. Keep it up!
Jill Bennett hi There what do you do for a pharmacist
Early!! 💖💖💖 I am only 13 and i am ADDICTED to your videos!!
aw really? wow thank you that's amazing!
@@ViolinMD OMG I am so happy thanks for responding!
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Me to! But I'm 12
26 hours shift is nice. Normally we do 30-36 hour shifts on calls. What hospital is that, seems like heaven to me😅
Retired Nephrology RN here x 25 years; I love how you explain everything about Dialysis and kidney failure. I loved the specialty and the patients, so many great relationships and super teaching moments! I miss my work so very much, forced to retire due to AS, back surgery w/ fusions and metal hardware. Thank you!❤️🩺🩻
I had kidney failure as a child, and was on dialysis as well at the age of 7. (I was throwing up EXCESSIVELY- that was my Mom's cue to knowing it was more than just the flu). ER sent us home initially, stating that the vomiting was just a bug, and to continue pushing fluids at home.. on top of the 2 bags that had already given me at the hospital! I will never forget the day that I had to call home because I was feeling weak and nauseous- was in 1st grade, and we were practicing a song on the carpet in the back of the room; "A E I O U....are vowels - A E I O U...are vowels - And sometimes..Y!" You can imagine how my jaw looked when I saw the acronym pop up in your video!!! Such a bizarre coincidence. 2nd trip to the hospital I had to be airlifted to University of Michigan Ann Arbor (Motts Children's) due to high blood pressure and my eyes rolling back in my head uncontrollably. It turned out that I had obtained staph infection from a procedure (stye lance) that was done a month or so prior, and that is what caused both of my kidneys to fail. I was put on dialysis for about a month, and struggled with protein levels for about 3 years after being diagnosed.. but thankfully, as a 27 year old today I am healthy and doing well! Mixed emotions watching this. :') Thanks for posting!
I’m not even interested being a doctor but it fascinates me how well you time yourself and get stuff done. An inspiration to say the least - wishing you health, rest, and happiness
this vid was perfect timing because we’re learning about this in biology class!!😂
oh really? cool!
Love the Vids from a doctors perspective! 😃 Keep at it💗🤗. Your gonna be a good doctor! (Phil from PA, USA)
My brother just passed away from kidney failure. I have so much compassion for people on dialysis. It's so hard on their bodies. Its nice to have good doctors to talk to and understand the needs of a patient!
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I literally love you. Oh my goodness. You're such a bright and energetic spirit. I aspire to be a doctor one day, ALWAYS WAS MY DREAM EVER SINCE I WAS A LITTLE GIRL. Only problem: My grades SUCK. Med school does not approve of C's.
I love these video so much! Notification squad where you at?!??
great to hear - thank Joshua!
Siobhan,
Thank you so much for making these videos! I'm 13 and I aspire to be in the medical field when I'm older. Although I want to go into gynaecology, I enjoy getting an inside look at what you do for your profession. Every video inspires me to keep going after my dreams. Thanks again!
that's wonderful to hear - gynecology is a wonderful field and I actually really loved that rotation!
I have no interest in studying medicine but watching your videos really helps me feel less stressed about if I ever have to go into hospital for something. I'm almost 21 and have never been to hospital for myself (only others) but seeing your videos makes me sure that the people looking after us would know what they're doing.
I’d be so pleased and it’d be such a pleasure to have you as my regular doctor if I lived in Canada 🇨🇦 where you are !! I do have wonderful Canadian friends though and I just can’t say enough how much I love your videos Siohban!! I just love your bright upbeat personality,which so many other doctors are lacking in for sure!! Thumbs up and I’ll continue watching your videos regularly. 👍👍👍👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
Love these kinds of vlogs! As an Australian nursing student, I find your content so informative; it's great to see the Doctor's perspective. Keep it up
Hiiii, i never really post a comment. But im a nurse working with people with dementia. Its such a beautiful job. But i just wanna say that your video's are absolutely amazing and i still learn things from them. They're so educating, keep it up 🌹 Love from The Netherlands 🌼 xx
*Student nurse here* Thank you so much for your videos! They are always so informative and energetic and if I had you as the doctor I was working with I would die!!
I’m planning on going into the medical field as a CLS, so every time you mention bloodwork or something similar, I get so excited! Your videos also really make me want to work in a hospital, so thanks! Really great videos and editing ☺️
I really like your channel I feel like it makes me see a different side of the hospital ❤️
I'm a med student from Germany - currently in the 4th semester and your videos really motivate me to keep studying hard. Thanks ;)
your so cheery! amazing doctor!
my mom who has always been healthy, never drank or smoked ever, was diagnosed with NASH more than a year ago and she also has ITP. She had verices banding. I've learned so much from most of her Doctors explaining things to me. I love when a Doctor takes the time to explain in terms anyone can understand. I know it must be difficult to work on call and upload videos and I just want to say I appreciate and learn from your videos.
Hi Siobhan!
I love your channel, you’re so inspiring! Thank you so much for all your hard work, dedication and time!
I do have a question! I wondered if you were allowed to stay and sleep after your 26h call shifts?!
I hope so! I would hate to think you are at risk of something happening driving or walking!
mmm great point Amanda. I have actually taken a nap before going home... and I know those who drive will sometimes do that as well. You just need to be out before some of the cleaners come by!
@@ViolinMD u are an amazing person and I can't stop watching your video I'm Allison I'm from Barrie Ontario I'm in a wheelchair would love if I could add u on Facebook
I absolutely love your new formula! You are really good at explaining concepts, hope we will see more of these kinds of video 👍☺️
Video: BEEP BEEP
RUclips: oh, she wants to know what’s happening so let’s put a AD.
Edit:Siohbon, (sorry if I spelled it wrong!) you are awesome! I’m only 10, and I’m thinking that when I’m older to go into the medical field! You REALLY inspire me!
It’s siohban
It’s amazing how she has so many things to do and she still replies to comments!! Such an inspiration!!❤️
I absolutely love videos like these. It’s amazing and very inspiring. Thank you for including us and always providing information as well.
I love your videos so much! I’ve kinda always been very interested in medicine (ever since I first watched House MD) and these vlogs are so thrilling and exciting, they almost make me want to become a doctor one day
I’m learning so much about medical terms and procedures through your videos, they’re so well filmed and edited and they’re not just fun but also educational ❤️😭
Hi Siobhan I like you so much we said goodbye to my moms client and we all cried her died of Leukemia. She survived breast cancer twice. The whole town packed into a church in town. Please shadow a NICU nurse it would make my day. You never know you could have a possible cuddle with one.
I love this channel! I learn so much, sometimes I chime in and tell the nurses things, and they ask how do I know this, and I mentioned this channel. A CNA isn't supposed to learn this much, but I love it!
I had this question for a while! I wonder how many times a week do you normally go in for a shift? It seems like your shifts are pretty long, so how many days do you need to recuperate?
Hey Siobhan! Love your videos for how Informative they are, and also the passion and excitement you have for the field! Keep it up!
Omg, you make me want to become a doctor so bad but I doubt that I will ever be as flawless as you, love you girl!
I work reception in a vet clinic, and have literally zero interest in going into human medicine, but your videos are so interesting/informative. It gives a good look into what it’s like behind the scenes
I love your videos. They're inspirational, informative, and straight to the point. Im am going to be a doctor so i love being able to see what it is like on an average day for a resident. Especially since im going to be in a med program for highschool next year (hopefully, as long as i get in). So thank you for uploading these!
That's great to hear - fingers crossed that you get in! can't believe you need to decide that early... crazy!
@@ViolinMD wow thank you! And yeah i decided early but thats how all of my family is. Plus watching your videos really cements the idea that this is what i want :)
😍❤️❤️❤️ thank you for all you do , I know it’s not easy but your hard work will never go in-noticed by me
thanks Dee that means a lot!
I’m actually obsessed with these vlogs…I think I’ve binge watched most of your videos as if I’m watching a Netflix series haha keep up the good work
Glad you like them! 😊
You're so Good at maintaining a positive altitude throughout the entire call shift. Good job!!!!
I absolutely love your videos. They're an excellent way to start a relaxing and educative evening.
sounds lovely - totally a Sunday I would enjoy!
First and this is really inspiring as i want to be a nurse when i am older thanks!
That's wonderful to hear!
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@@ViolinMD I think u are so inspiring kind funny love your channel. I hope u are able to get some sleep
Violin MD thanks i am learning and currently in high school year 7 working my way up!
Oh my goodness! I loveeeee watching your videos! I literally make my fiancé listen to me talk about what’s happening in the video 😂
I’m 12 years old, and my dream has always been to be a doctor. Your videos give me so much inspiration. You are amazing!!
This time it seemed to be a somewhat easy shift!! You usually get paged a few times throughout the night haha. Glad you had a break :)
I absolutely love theese vids!! Looks forward to them everyday!
Hello Dr. Siobhan, I like your Kidney Failure Dialysis of kidney patients in the hospital. You are giving the best treatments Siobhan to those patients. My good luck to you always
My grandmother just passed away a few days ago (at home) from cardiac arrest due to high potassium levels from kidney failure. It’s amazing how fast it can set in. She was sick for about 3 days but she had blood work just a couple weeks prior, her function was low, not failing and she had been stable for several months. She did not want dialysis previously agreed upon. The dr called me about 20 min after it happened not realizing she’d passed, I’m assuming to have me take her in as we had just done some blood tests (stat) which showed the drop and high potassium. I then told her what happened even as the paramedics were still finishing cleaning up. It makes you very aware of how the body needs balance! I enjoy your channel keep it up! 😊
I love learning what doctor words mean, really interesting😂❤️
I aspire to be a doctor and your a good inspiration for me!
I just love and respect all the medical staff! it was my dream job, but my situations never so supportive to me. You guys are the real Gods and Goddesses. Blessed people.
I'm 14 and my surgeon and all of the illnesses I face on a day to day basis have inspired me to become a General Surgeon!
Okay 1. You're amazing and I love watching your videos.
2. I'm insanely curious about your makeup routine!! Does it really last 24+ hours? How often are you touching up throughout the day?! You always look so good for these insane shifts!
Thank you so much for your videos they’re super inspiring and make me want to become a physician!!
I love how you add information in your videos as well as showing your day to day life❗️❤️😊 I learn something EVERY video.
Hi Siobhan, I don't usually write comments but just a few days ago someone reached out to me about an old high school friend who's suffering from kidney failure. I went to visit her at the hospital today and was so emotional when I saw just how bad her condition appeared to be. She's a Type 1 Diabetic and on the night she was admitted into the hospital she fell into a coma. This was one month ago and when I visited her, the nurse was doing her rounds and mentioned that the patient was in a vegetative state for the past month. Her situation sounds a lot like the second case you mentioned today. Thank you for your videos as it helped me understand my friend's condition a little bit more. Unfortunately, my friend is now suffering organ failure and her scans have showed very little brain activity. This was very sad for me to hear especially since she just turned 30 years old this month! It was a wakeup call to me to make me appreciate my own health.
I’m in nursing school and our instructors always ask us this question! What do you think is the most essential system of the body for you?
Hey Siobhan I’d imagine you would get a few pages from emergency on any shift as part of internal med! Would there be any particular reason(s) you would have in choosing to work in internal med over emerg?
Whenever I need motivation in medical school I watch your videos! What an inspiration!
I’m starting a young medics course next week and I’m so nervous. So I did the logical thing and started watching doctors on RUclips.
Confusing, but it’s calming bc I’m going around hospitals and I’ll probably know what to expect. Still nervous though!
I love these types of videos it has helped me learn what I want to do and I want to become a surgical doctor
When do you become a 3rd year resident? Love watching your videos. Thanks for sharing with us.
I loveeee that you are going into detail about the medical terms! Helps keep my knowledge polished :)
Thank god for you internal medicine residents!! My dad came to this hospital last Tuesday because he could not move his legs and hands were clenched. ER doctor said it was arthritis wrote a script for prednisone and told us we were good to go. After giving my dads history we were not happy with that result they gave us. They did bloodwork, consult internal medicine and turns out he had pneumonia and was admitted for 5 days. (joint stuff they ruled a side affect from a new diabetes med) anyways, thankful for caring doctors like YOU.
Just wanted to add since this post, it has been discovered he did not have pneumonia, he was in CHF and had suffered a heart attack and will need a triple bypass 😭
Your videos are so informative! Keep it up :-)
I enjoy watching your videos, you are very good at explaining procedures.
I see there are diffident colours of the blood test tube caps , can you explain why there are different colour of these tubes.
Thanks
Dalia Barnouti In Australia, each coloured cap is a different type of blood test the Dr wants doing. Example, a pink top container is for when we need to match a patients blood type for a possible blood product transfusion. This is called a “group and hold” because we’re figuring out the patients blood type and holding that type blood
They represent what type of blood it is and what it is for and all of that
I know you asked her but I’m a phlebotomist and I’d figure I’d help answer. In the US it’s dependent on what the doctor has ordered. Each tube has a particular additive or lack of.
A blue top is normally for coagulation tests. When spun it leaves citrated plasma. This is used to test for clotting factors. Such as a prothrombin time/Protime/INR
A gold top is called an SST, you can use the red top too. It’s a serum tube. So once you spin the blood down in a centrifuge it separates the blood and leaves serum on top. You can use serum for a LOT of tests. Chemistry tests like a metabolic panel(usually use plasma in the US but can use serum too), to rule out certain diseases, etc.
Green tops or PSTs are heparinized. They when spun instead of plasma have blood on bottom and plasma on top. These are also used for chemistry tests such as a metabolic panel, potassium, antibiotic levels, magnesium levels, acetaminophen, acetone etc. lots with this one.
Lavender tubes are for hematology tests. So tests that look at different blood counts/cells.
Gray tops are usually for latic acids which are used to determine sepsis, and for ETOH(alcohol levels)
Pink tops are normally for type and screens. You can draw a pink tube and get the persons blood type and cross match it to match it to donor blood so they can have a transfusion if they need one. They can also be for ABO/RH in women.
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Hi there! I'm an aspiring doctor currently in Pre-Med studies. Your passion for medicine and positive energy inspires me and I hope to become an exceptional doctor like you someday! Best of luck to you as you continue your practice!!
You are so alive, strong, beautiful, compassionate, happy and really smart. We need so many more like you in this world. Thank You for all your hard work and effort making these videos. Hopefully your channel will be an inspiration for many other young people thinking of becoming a doctor.