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[gealach]

The thing is that sharing gowns is then dangerous and you would be better off if you took your own clothes that you can take off and put on and clean yourself

Until practicum this year I had only ever used the disposable gowns, so I was kind of grossed out by the reusable ones when that's all that was available. They are all washed in a particular way to remove the contaminants, but if I pulled one out of the bundle that was still inside out or the ties were still knotted... nope! Keep pulling gowns until I get one I'm sure is clean. It's also helpful to know that most contaminants die within a certain period of time, so even if a gown missed being washed, with some few exceptions (e.g. hepatitis) the gown is probably contaminant free just because it's taken so long to get back into service, so slightly less eeewww.

I think the isolation gowns (like masks) are made of materials that keep super small contaminants like viruses off your clothes, as opposed to splash gowns for wet contaminants. If that's correct, then sowing gowns from conventional materials won't provide the expected level of protection (like non-medical masks) because the space between the fibers is just too big, but I'd rather have a fabric gown than nothing as it may decrease the amount of virus that ends up on my uniform. I also carry a can of lysol spray in my duty bag, and I have stood out in the am bay and made myself lemony-fresh after particularly icky patients or if known viruses like TB. Although, one uniform came off in the am bay and went right into the trash.

I am only trying to do quarantine at home. I don't know how you all do it. I would be so hopeless at it

Training and practice, lather rinse repeat. You just get to the point where you've donned and doffed PPE so many times you could do it in your sleep. Plus you're motivated to not catch [insert icky contaminant]... really, really motivated.

 

[Justmehere]

The howling at 8 pm... is that happening where you are? In my part of the US people scream and howl at 8 pm to "thank" essential workers. My goodness it's spooky. Other places they sing and cheer. But here, we have become werewolves howling at the moon in gratitude or something.

 

[blackemerald1]

But here, we have become werewolves howling at the moon in gratitude or something.

^Dogs joining in??

 

[Ronin]

The howling at 8 pm... is that happening where you are?

But here, we have become werewolves howling at the moon in gratitude or something.

I've heard that once, a few days go. Didn't catch on since & Don't know about how other cities.

I wondered what the f*ck that was, but given what sounds are usual in my hood it wasn't that much outta the ordinary, just weird cadence & that didn't sound desperate, which confused me a lil bit.

Thanks a lot for mentioning, as I can cross one more item off my WTF going on here? List. :tup:

 

[Teasel]

In my part of the US people scream and howl at 8 pm to "thank" essential workers.

Here they applaud, or bash pots n pans with a spoon, and only on Thursdays. Though I did see an article where NHS workers requested peeps stop letting off fireworks as coming home to traumatised pets is the last thing they need after long shifts.

 

[Teasel]

Captain Tom Moore 99 has now raised 12 million by walking laps of his garden.
Captain Tom Moore raises more than £12 million walking for NHS

 

[Ronin]

Yeah that noise doesn't help hearing of actual emergencies (calls for help, violence, whatever) either.

 

[jaccat]

I kept seeing an article where people were campaigning get others to light sky-lanterns instead of clapping. Needless to say, firefighters were not impressed.

 

[bellbird]

I don't understand, what is wrong with paying our respect and gratitude to those on the front line by staying home, stopping the spread and staying well?

Surely the biggest thanks we can give is not showing up in their waiting rooms and hospital departments.

 

[gealach]

I don't understand, what is wrong with paying our respect and gratitude to those on the front line by staying home, stopping the spread and staying well?

Surely the biggest thanks we can give is not showing up in their waiting rooms and hospital departments.

Sure. And you can also spend your entire relationship assuming that your partner loves you, even though they never say it. Sometimes you just need to hear them say it. And sometimes in the middle of a pandemic those on the front line need you bang on a pot for a minute (or howl at the moon? i hadn't heard of that one before), because they need to hear the support, instead of just assuming it. The little things aren't so little after you've just lost your Nth patient today, and a show of support/empathy/understanding goes a long way towards putting a salve on that hurt.

 

[blackemerald1]

And you can also spend your entire relationship assuming that your partner loves you, even though they never say it.

^Nice analogy but not on point. :) That might be relevant with a one on one relationship but not so for far & wide across countries and the world.

Plenty of people are saying thanks in all sorts of ways aside from banging on a pot & howling?

They are donating things that make their jobs easier, better, safer etc.

Banging on a pot doesn't do anything but make a rackus & howling - well really??

But ok if banging on a pot is all you can do & you really do believe that it conveys a thank you across the burbs to a hospital that is frantic - ok?? :wtf:

Sometimes you just need to hear them say it.

^Of course they do and everyone has been doing just that. Politicians - patients leaving ICU - hospital, the media, celebs, sports stars whew I'm running out of energy with the number that have said it and are saying it. And I know they will keep doing it and so they should.

And they're being heard. Well they're here. One hospital here had big thank you's lit up against its walls by some kind of lighting technician I think??

I'm very sure you are right @bellbird - at least there (NZ) and here. Don't worry dear cousin lol I get your meaning. :) :hug:
Nothing would say thank you more than you not turning up in an ambulance or testing positive. Actually, come to think of it - I think I've seen a doctor on the telly saying just that. :rolleyes:

 

[Mach123]

The howling at 8 pm... is that happening where you are? In my part of the US people scream and howl at 8 pm to "thank" essential workers. My goodness it's spooky. Other places they sing and cheer. But here, we have become werewolves howling at the moon in gratitude or something.

Lord of the Flies. Gives me the creeps.