Aug 28
Yesterday, I was scrubbing for a Lower Segment Caesarean Section. The patient was delivering her 2nd baby under General Anaesthesia. The surgeon is a very nice man, but works very fast! I learnt my speed skills from him haha!
The surgery was smooth until the baby was delivered. The baby is a healthy lil girl. Then a problem came when the surgeon had problem delivering the placenta. The patient has Placenta Accreta.
A normal placenta seperates from the uterus spontaneouly after the delivery of the baby. In the condition where patient has placenta accreta, the placenta is unable to seperate because the placenta is abnormally attached deeply into the uterine wall. The removal of the placenta caused the patient to bleed a lot.
Of course the first thing we will do is try our best to stop the bleeding. But there were too many broken blood vessels. It was so severe, the surgeon had to do a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus). We manage to control the bleeding temporary as the surgeon went out to get consent from patient’s husband for the hysterectomy to save the patient’s life. Many colleagues came in to help because we need extra man power as we need lots of extra instruments and surgical items.
Then, when we were controlling the bleeding by stitching, we lost one needle! The blood was flooding the operating field, makes it harder to look for it. That was another nightmare! But it was when I see teamwork among my colleagues and superiors. No one was shouting but all working calmly looking for that needle. We did x-ray on patient, just incase it is somewhere in her. After the x-ray was done, we changed the drapes and we found the needle at the sticky part of the drape! *relieved for a moment*
We went on saving patient’s life. A hysterectomy is done. She is saved.
The whole theater was bloody. I used up 8 packs of gauze (80 gauzes) all soaked wet with blood. There was blood stained on my face though I wore a mask with plastic protector over my face.
What an experience. But of course I am NOT looking forward for this type of surgeries. Like watching movie hor?
Aug 16
I finally had time to get away from the hectic lifestyle in Singapore. At times, I feel like giving up and leave the hospital who does not really bother much about their employees who worked so hard. Oh well.
So yeah, 2 weeks break. People asked me why is that I can get such a long break? That is because I have booked my leave since last year. Yeah, we have to book our leaves. They cannot say no because it was already approved last year. Too bad for them though. For me, 2 weeks is not enough, because I really think I need a long break from work.
Call me selfish?
I don’t think I am. Cause I’m no workaholic. Yes, money is important. But I think my health matters more. I rather take a long leave and rejunivate my body than to take MC often. I’ve been taking MCs quite often. Yes, I’m a nurse and I fall sick too often.
Many of you out there works long hours too. You get tired too. My job uses lots of physical works. We get worned out easily. We get sick easily. Sometimes we do not have time for food. So though working 8 hours a day seem ‘normal’, usually I’ll crash on my bed the moment I reach home.
Complaining much doesn’t really help. Many people did not trust my words until they see me face to face. I lost 6 kgs in total since I started work. Yes lah I happy lah I lost weight. But I lost weight in an unhealthy way. People thought I go on diet, but I actually didnt have any appetite to eat.
So now, some people even supported me giving up my bond. But I’ll try to stay until I really can’t. Or, can someone marry me? haha.
I shall be strong. I shall be strong. I shall be strong!
Aug 09
Melbourne is COLD!
But the people here are quite used to the cold, some even wore shorts and sleeveless tops. Me? Berlayer-layer!
But I’m still a happy girl!
Passed by Flagstaff Garden when was walking to Queen Victoria Market.
I love walking on the streets. But it is just to cold, I would prefer indoors. Too bad, haven’t find any indoors to hang out in yet. Looking forward for tomorrow to explore more. Walked around the CBD already, from Spencer Street til Queen Victoria Market that left us disappointed knowing it is closed on Mondays. =(
At Hwaro Korean BBQ. Delicious and I would love to come back for another round! Pricey though, but good stuff!
This post will be a short one only. Just to tell you guys I AM STILL SURVIVING and am fighting the cold!
Josh loves the cold weather here.
Melbourne is like Singapore. Over in Singapore, we see many Filipinos, Burmese. Over here in Melbourne, we see many Chinese, Koreans, Indians. Some Indians I spoke to here in Melbourne speaks very indian English.
Good night!
Aug 08
I’m back in KL! And I am so excited!
Leaving for Melbourne tonight and i’m excited! But i’m so not excited for the 8 hours journey to Melbourne….Air Asia seats are so not comfortable! Gotta endure and try to sleep as much as I can.
Though my holiday has just begun, I hope it wont end so soon. Maybe next time I should take 1 month non-pay leave. LOL. I’m no workaholic.
Stay tuned, I’ll be blogging from Melbourne!
Till then! =)
Jul 13
I guess I’ll only get my DSLR as my Christmas present end of the year. hahaha
dated 17 July 2009 “I need this!”
Wow almost a year ago!
And yes, I still don’t own one.
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