My First Code Blue

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[@justdella4771]

My first code blue was AMAZING! Not for the patient of course but for me. The adrenaline rush was through the roof!! I swear I was like a kid at the candy store. My preceptor that day was like “your eyes lit up in that room and you did great. Honestly, I think that was the day I realized the ER is definitely for me, lol. Great video by the way. 😊😊

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

Most of us RTs are definitely known as adrenaline junkies lol!

[@LEYLA90]

My first code happened two days ago. She was unresponsive my charge nurse left the room to get a crash cart however I didn’t know where she went. I was alone with the patient and I couldn’t just stand there so I ripped her gown off and started compressions everything happened so fast! We saved her life but it was crazy. I got super emotional and cried after.

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

Codes can be extremely emotional and that's okay. It causes such a rush of adrenaline that sometimes it doesn't hit you until after the code is over. Make sure you reach out to somebodybif it ever feels like too much 💙

[@paytenmox1079]

Video Suggestion: How you are conditioned to deal with high-stress situations that would break most people.

[@austinwhiting5482]

I am on my third week of clinicals as a freshman. My first day we had a code blue within my first 2 hours and we lost him. It was exhilarating but tough. I just had another today but this time it was the same patient 4 times within 2 hours. I’m trying to get used to the intensity and it was the coolest part of my day by far but it’s tough to digest something like that once you start the drive home. Talk to your friends/ SO about what you see. It’s been a little rattling every time so far and I know I’m going to need to lean into communicating with my friends and family. Hopefully soon I’ll get to see a code blue that ends on a high note but until then I’m going to make sure I process everything in a healthy way as best that I can.

[@robynjonae]

Can you do a video explaining some of the daily duties of a RT working in a hospital? LOVE your videos btw!

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

Thank you! I have a previous video that I explain what RTs do but it might be time for an updated video 🙂

[@robynjonae]

Breathe Easy funny story, after I commented I was like “hmmm wait I think she’s made a video on this before”, haha. But yes maybe an updated one on what you do at your current hospital would be great!! Thanks so much for being so interactive and helpful.

[@Unibot47]

Sounds like you did great. I just hope one when I get my first one, I just do my part and do it well, regardless of the outcome. Sounds like a very intense experience.

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

Thank you! The first one can always be difficult but just try to take a deep breath, do what you are comfortable with and ask for help when needed.

[@Theediyhunter]

It also sounds like you work at a really great hospital.

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

Thank you, I really do!

[@ashleymclean8894]

Where are you going to school? I want to do RT and you're a wake up call but also an inspiration to me

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

Thank you so much! I went to school in Las Vegas. Let me know if I can help with anything!

[@angelickay8190]

Love this channel starting my last semester soon before I apply for the RT program for next fall this channel has been very helpful and informative ❤️❤️❤️

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

That's amazing! Congrats and good luck! Let me know if can help with anything 😊

[@rachaelveronica7864]

Did you have additional hospital experience before your job as an R.T... my family members and friends are encouraging me to get into a hospital. The only thing is, is right now I just found a steady 40 hour a week job and now I’m just focused on saving so I won’t have to work while in my R.T program. They are making it seem almost impossible to get into a hospital after I graduate if not already in a hospital. I have 20 months until my program an with them saying this to me is really causing a lot of anxiety. Should I be worried? With only warehouse and customer service experience?

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

I had NO hospital experience before starting RT school and the job I just got is in a level one trauma center 😉. Working in a hospital or volunteering can help you make more connections in the healthcare world but you can do the same thing on your clinical rotations. So don't stress! Just do your best and get to know people once you get into clinical and you'll be fine 🤗

[@rachaelveronica7864]

Breathe Easy thank you so much this lifted so much worry... and level one trauma sheesh very impressive. knowing that I know it is more than possible! Thank you, thank you, thank you 😌

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

You're welcome! You can do anything you set your mind to ❤

[@josephhobbs3346]

How often on average do codes happen at the hospital? Is it a daily thing or just here and there throughout the week?

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

Honestly there is not really an average. Sometimes we can go days or weeks without a code call over head other times there are multiple in the same day. It also depends on the unit you work. For example codes in trauma/the emergency department don't get called overhead at my hospital only codes in the units do.

[@ramonramirez7405]

First code as a student or an RRT?

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

As a student in my first clinical rotation.

[@brittanymoldan]

When do you post more videos?

[@BreatheEasyRRT]

I'm working on uploading one now! My schedule has changed quite a bit now that I've started working so I'll be uploading likely on Sundays now.