Don't Hesitate To Call A Code

Occasionally, I get paged to a Rapid Response Team Call. Or I get called to a Code Blue. And I get to the patient's room and the patient is fine. No Problem. That happens.

It's your patient. If you see something is wrong. If you suspect things aren't right. And a notion in the back of your mind says, "call for help!" Fine. go for it.

You only get one chance at this life. I have seen such actions many times save a life. Many times the patient doesn't make it. But, occasionally the patient will be just fine.

Don't feel stupid! Don't feel bad because you called the team and their services weren't needed. We have all been there. Even I, your great and humble RT of 23 years and writer, have called a false alarm. It happens.

Will people make fun of you. Well, maybe if they know you can take a joke. But, probably not!

There is an old saying that goes well here. You do the best with what you know today, and as you learn more you do better."