code blue

it really happened. you talk about that stuff in school, but until it really happens you can't really grasp the weight of it all.

she had no pulse and was not responding, so we pulled the code button on the wall and started cpr. within seconds 15 more people entered the room, all working to save this woman's life.

it was unreal:

the way this person went from walking and talking to being so close to death.

the way i could see the heartbeat i was making doing cpr on the monitor.

the way that code blue team worked calmly with ease and confidence to restore this woman's heartbeat and bring air back to her lungs.



in some ways i hope i become more confident and used to this situation, and in other ways i don't.