My first full day in PACU was a pretty good one. I've learned new things, new procedures, new conditions, new bacteria and viruses, new medications, and above all a new people!
On board we have "day crew" workers who are local hires that come on board every day after going through training to accomplish various tasks. The ones that I interact with most are our translators. Every patient has a 1:1 translator in pre-op, holding, and in PACU. Can you imagine waking up disoriented with strange people, with strange skin wearing a mask, with strange smells and not understanding anything that is going on around you? Can you imagine that as a frightened child? Our translators help us to communicate to both lessen their anxiety as well as help us care for them. They are truly amazing and a gift from God.
I haven't yet been off the ship but I'm hoping to venture out tomorrow evening.
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