Nurses from Dr. Hospital Vojtech Alexander in Kežmarok (a member of the AGEL group), shared their impressions and experiences from the departments where they meet patients who are positive for COVID-19. Protective clothing is currently their second uniform, which they wear when they come to work.
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We are exhausted
It is difficult and very difficult to stay in it for a long time, but caring for patients is one of their priorities. Several nurses and hospital staff shared their stories and experiences. “The health worker is in personal protective equipment in 12-hour services with a half-hour break for lunch and for a short relaxation before the next onslaught of work. Working at the COVID department is demanding from a mental and physical point of view.” described the head nurse of the long-term ill Simon.
Source: Archive of nurses from the COVID ward at the Kežmarok hospital
This pandemic has been going on for a long time and affects their personal and professional lives. “We are exhausted. We have been waiting for the Christmas holidays that we medics have spent with our patients. In order for us all to ‘breathe’ better, let us remain responsible to ourselves and to others. We have only one thing and health is fragile.” she said.
The parents were buried at COVID and yet they do not believe and cannot be vaccinated
“Some people bury parents who have died of COVID and yet do not believe that COVID exists and cannot be vaccinated.” started her story Alena, head nurse of the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care. According to her, exposing such a dangerous and, in fact, as yet unknown disease is very reckless. “As if one has lost the vigilance one gains from fear of danger,” stated.
Source: Archive of nurses from the COVID ward at the Kežmarok hospital
“Humanity has overcome various types of disasters since time immemorial, even in the form of epidemics or pandemics. I cannot responsibly assess its responses to these events in the past, but in view of the duration of the diseases that caused them, I believe to eliminate the consequences of the diseases were not easy, “ Alena made it clear.
Ultimately, certain diseases were destroyed by vaccination, says Alena. “As far as COVID is concerned, we have only two options for eliminating it: to get sick and to suffer the symptoms of the disease, or to post-ectidic symptoms, which are individual, or to opt for prophylaxis, which can lead to reactions that are typical of vaccination. and shall, as a general rule, sound within three days. ” In comparison with the possibilities of developing the level of antibodies as a result of the disease versus vaccination and their stability, it is also a reason to think about which method one decides. “I’m clearly in favor of vaccination,” adds the head nurse.
We are pushing our needs to the next level
Protective clothing is currently our second uniform, which we wear upon arrival at work. Mária, the head nurse of the internal department, also said that it was difficult and very difficult to stay in it for a long time. “But patient care is one of our priorities, so our primary needs such as food, water and toilet use are sidelined until we take care of all the hospitalized patients, provide care to outpatients who also come to us for treatment and, last but not least, we will arrange a doctor’s office, ” described.
Source: Archive of nurses from the COVID ward at the Kežmarok hospital
They always take turns during the break so that patients do not feel lonely in difficult moments. They also minimize breaks because patients’ conditions are very serious and require high-flow oxygen delivery. “If that doesn’t help, then artificial lung ventilation begins. We feel exhausted in our personal lives and minimize contact with people. Maybe because we know we work in a highly infectious environment and want to protect them. Maybe because that we also want to protect ourselves, especially from “covid debates” that do not benefit our first-line workers from the psychological well-being of difficult services, “ explains.
The spread of the disease among infected vaccinees is decreasing
According to her, today’s public message should be based on responsibility to oneself, one’s family and health. “Although we each have our own attitude to vaccination, even if it does not protect 100% of people, it will at least alleviate the course of the disease and reduce the rate of mortality from COVID-19. The spread of the disease among ‘infected vaccinees’ is declining. because we have been in contact with each other and many of us have not been infected by not using the drapes in our personal lives, “ clarified.
Source: Archive of nurses from the COVID ward at the Kežmarok hospital
“Maybe some of us envy us that we have a job and that we get bonuses. But we take our vocation as a mission to help people. “There is a feeling that cannot be described in words. We do not wish you or your family member or yourself a feeling of anxiety and helplessness in holding a person who cannot breathe.” she added.
They are our heroes …
Anna’s Deputy for Nursing Care thanked all the paramedics for their work, which they do with their hearts. “Of course, thanks go to the entire COVID team. They are our heroes. Tears come to my eyes when I look at them. Tears of happiness that I have the honor of having colleagues who are struggling with a pandemic in difficult conditions who, despite exhaustion, always find strength Tears of helplessness in dying where even their efforts are not enough. Tears that they are facing death every day. We value their work immensely. THANK YOU. ” she concluded.
Source: Archive of nurses from the COVID ward at the Kežmarok hospital