How to Talk to Intubated Patients

[@shorty4eva909]

I was intubated and my nurses treated me like this. So greatful for them and you. Thank you for all you do.

[@Jennn.rennn17]

Hello.. can I ask you a personal question. I know I don’t know you and if you don’t feel comfortable answering I understand but.. I just lost my dad today and he was intubated and under sedation. And thankfully I was able to be there to say my goodbyes. I know everyone is different but .. when you were intubated, could you hear people talking to you? I am just curious if my dad was able to hear me say my goodbyes 😢..I hope so.

[@shorty4eva909]

@@Jennn.rennn17 Hi. I am so sorry for your lost. And yes when i was intubated and with sedation I was still able to hear when someone would be talking to me. Specially people that i loved. I was able to hear and feel. And even tho i was able to feel I didn't feel pain. So if that was your concern also. I am sure your dad was able to hear u and feel you.

[@Jennn.rennn17]

@@shorty4eva909 thank you so much! Knowing this brings me so much happiness knowing he was able to atleast know that I was there with him the whole time. Thank you!!!

[@shorty4eva909]

@@Jennn.rennn17 your welcome

[@coffeepandacat]

That's so sad that people don't walk the patients through these things 😢 So glad for you, you are awesome!!❤❤

[@bcolocha86]

Thank you for the information. Your perspective is important to me as a RT Student.

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

Any time! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@simeilopez7053]

Thank you so much!!!!! You are an Angel I wish everyone would talk to them 😢😢😢

[@Nemily57]

When I was 19 I was in a car accident and was intubated in an ICU for 6 days. I remember 10x more then Drs thought I would. Not being able to communicate was the most frustrating thing. I spent six days in my head screaming at myself and wishing my body would cooperate. Wishing the people around me would give me a chance to communicate. So many times a Dr, nurse, family member would ask me a question and already be walking out of the room before I got my arm to make the sign that I wanted to write something. So many times I would wake up and someone would be touching my body, rolling me over, and in my head I was furious that they didn't ask my consent. One time I came into awareness sitting on the edge of my bed with a strange male nurse wrapping his arms around me to stand me up. I've been sexually assaulted before and this was so re-traumatizing. In those six days the only staff person who talked to me as if I was awake was the CT scan tech. Knowing what was about to be done to my body, what I was about to feel took a major part of the anxiety away. Being given the chance to actually answer a question was the best thing. Thank you for advocating this, I wish all healthcare staff knew.

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

I am SO sorry you went through this. It's definitely something we should always be aware of in ever area of our work. Thank you so muchnfor sharing your story

[@arianafernandez9981]

Thank you for this! My family member was very recently intubated (they have covid pneumonia) because they have been very agitated, very anxious, and kept removing the oxygen devices. The nurse is going to set up a video chat for us and I can't wait to talk to them and reassure them. I wanted to know what to talk about and what not to talk about as I do not want them to be even more stressed out so thank you again for making this video! Happy Valentines Day!

[@DanIsYoBoi]

Great information as always! Love the White Fragility book in the background. Both an exceptional and imperative read.

[@mairympiloto4755]

Keep doing what you doing forever i am pretty sure that everybody appreciates it and it also helps that you have a sweet voice too so, use it ❤️

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

Thank you so much! This means a lot!

[@GGPop808]

Hi Aimee! I have been a follower starting from my pre requisites you me being in the RT program (as of fall) so I’m a newbie! 😊 I was hoping I could persuade you to do a video on “ student RT supplies” what you recommend new students to have from notebooks to oragnizers. Your channel is awesome! Thank you for sharing 🌿

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

Great idea! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@BriBorgersen]

You sound like a wonderful RT! I wish more of the RTs I worked with would act this way. Most I’m with don’t even do a full assessment or talk :(

[@mmmmmmmm1942]

I’ve seen so many nurses go in and just not talk to their patients and it’s just like. Scary!!

[@stephanieneeley1280]

I’ve been following you since I was accepted into my program. 10 months to go and counting. Thank you for your time and guidance! Always look forward to your videos!

[@Aj-me8mo]

Why did she stop making videos? used to be one of my favorite RT channels :(

[@Jennn.rennn17]

Hello.. I just lost my dad today and he was intubated and under sedation. And thankfully I was able to be there to say my goodbyes. I know everyone is different depending on how many meds they are on how much they are sedated and other factors but ..when someone is intubated could they hear people talking to them? I am just curious if my dad was able to hear me say my goodbyes 😢..I hope so.

[@shasaleh2468]

Another great informative video ♥

[@Kappa-s5l]

We use simple symbol card, like pain,thirst ,miss family. etc for intubation patienys and great response

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

That's a great option! We usually allow people to write or use a letter board

[@haley9760]

Hey I begin RT school this august. Clinicals will be next semester for me, but I’m curious. During clinical, what do you do? Just shadow? Or actually do things?

[@punjeetpatel4062]

A little bit of both

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

Both! Some preceptors will let you do as much as you are comfortable learning to do.

[@goneright3551]

Are they able to hear what you are saying when there sedation

[@shorty4eva909]

Yesss

[@hawasisay264]

Great education! 👍

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

Thank you!

[@kristiangonzalez383]

Hi I have a couple questions I have my mom in the hospital intubated cause of covid hope too hear back from you

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I would recommend reaching out to her care team for any questions.

[@kristiangonzalez383]

@@BreatheEasyRRT I have being talking to them but I just want too get another opinion the is why

[@brattdoll2304]

Question: she has covid-19 but they intubated her does intubating her saves her ?

[@karlageiszler4278]

I am aware of the school you went to would you recommend that company

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

I always suggest checking board pass rates on COARC because faculty can change. For example none of my old teachers no longer work at the school I went to so it makes it hard for me to give an opinion on.

[@محمدبلاك-ك5ه]

Thank you very much, put me RT student university

[@Konyainsanı]

hello Like nice video I am Turkey

[@brattdoll2304]

My grandmother is intubated 😭

[@zafinaseldom3127]

Have you encountered a hypochondriac in your profession so since you've been in it? If so how did you handle the patient?

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

I have not personally encountered a diagnosed hypochondriac that I'm aware of.

[@zafinaseldom3127]

@@BreatheEasyRRT Okay, thank you for your response and the videos.

[@NurseChao]

Aimee girl! I got locked out of my Instagram and can't access your messages lol. Can you add me on FB please? 😊

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

Absolutely!