Day in the Life of a DOCTOR: ICU Night Shift (Ft. Alcohol Withdrawal)

It's the 4th wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. Join me for a night shift in the intensive care unit and see what a day in the life of a doctor is like. You'll learn all about life threatening alcohol withdrawal and how central lines are inserted into ICU patients.

Huge thank you to the ICU team for participating in this video! Special thank you to Frank (ER resident) and Lhara (ICU nurse)!!

If you are struggling with substance use, including alcohol, please reach out to your doctor to learn about local resources. You aren't alone and it's never too late to ask for help!

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[ShortHax]

Imagine waking by and seeing your doctor taking passionately to herself

[malikafantasy]

As someone who is an alcoolic and have had withdrawals and seizure, thank you for being so compassionate. Most of the time we get treated like trash, when no one knows our past stories, which mine is incredibly traumatic

[ericbayer]

I'm in EMS. It's nice to know that some doctors actually look at our reports from the field. Most of the time I don't think they even bother to look. Thank you for being one of the few!

[natecorcky]

I really appreciate your words regarding alcoholism. I am struggling currently and am very scared to ask for help and the possible symptoms of withdrawals. I’m so happy you have this platform because you are able to not only help your patients but also a broader group of people with these videos. ❤️

[sallydavidson]

Now I know why the ICU Doctors put me under to put in my central line! I was totally septic with peritonitis and was getting 7-8 different antibiotics and 2 antifungals! 10 days in the ICU after a 4.5 hour operation with 4 AMAZING Surgeons! I thanked them every day while in the hospital along with all the nurses who made me feel so ADVOCATED for! Everyone who came to my room from the lab techs to the maintenance man fixing something got a very sincere thank you!

[pagansbasin]

It’s all fun and games until the pager starts beeping

[duckiesxo]

My husband is 3 years sober from alcohol, watching him withdraw was the scariest experience of our lives. I can’t believe how many people don’t understand the power of alcohol withdrawal and how dangerous it is to do on your own

[Ramtrill]

This video told me two things - don't get a central line, and don't drink too much. Got it!

[melissamoeller]

Wow! I am always so impressed by you. Your professionalism, intelligence, and how much you genuinely care about Medicine and especially your patience. I hope someday you’re in a position to train young doctors to be just like you! The world will be a better place. Thank you for sharing your videos!

[Okiesmamaforever]

It took a lot for me to say this but I stumbled upon this video 6 months ago and since that day I have been sober! Thank you for your respect to those of us struggling and thank you for helping me change my life.

[CannaGro]

It only took me a 6 day relapse to end up in the ICU for 2 weeks half in a coma
Thanks to everyone who worked on the unit. They definitely saved my life

[mackenzieb]

As someone who has a family member that’s an alcoholic, I appreciate this video so so much.

[ashleyedwards]

My father was an alcoholic, killed him the end. Always remember him mixing tablets in with his drink because he had a bad stomach (end stage liver failure). Really hits home, hope the guy who went cold turkey is doing good.

[jennamoody]

I was struggling with alcoholism… now I’m 9 months sober. All because of having a doctor like you! One with compassion and NO judgment!

[mandypreston]

As a person in recovery, I thank you for not judging a person in addiction and being compassionate. I was afraid to go to the hospital bc of the looks and judgment. The world needs more medical care workers like you. Sending prayers to you and your colleagues that you all stay healthy and safe.

[Youngd]

Thank you for this video, I lost my husband because of alcohol withdrawal. I couldn’t convince him in his hallucinationatory state to come with me to go to the hospital, but he also had varices and he started bleeding, after 9 days in ICU on a ventilator I saw him starting to bleed again and he was in pain, and finally I made the decision to withdraw care. At 33 I never thought I would have to make that choice.

[MsStina]

The alcohol withdrawal seizure topic was really interesting as I've listened to a pod for quite some time now with two Swedish famous people, former addicts, drugs in their case, but they talk all sorts of addiction.

And to finally get an idea of what putting a central line in is was cool.

Keep looking out those windows when walking by and take care.

[ComposerConductor]

This doctor is awesome. During the pandemic, I remember how so many people in the U.S. were screaming, "Fake Doctors!" and thought everything about COVID-19 was staged.

Keep up the awesome work, no matter the pushback you get.

[imogenoliver]

I found the central line bit really interesting, it's cool getting to see the actual thing that they use and how it works. I don't know to me that is really interesting ☺️. I hope that withdrawal patient is doing better, than situations just not fair.

[SoundYarnAndFibre]

It took my dad being admitted to the hospital with terminal lung cancer to stop drinking and smoking. They gave him a banana bag, as they called it, and lots of meds to help him through withdrawal. He was admitted and in hospice for 4 months before he passed away. I'm so glad he had medical support for the withdrawal while he was so sick.