A medical professional reviews a YouTube show called "AdAway General" and expresses disappointment and frustration with the inaccuracies and unrealistic portrayal of medical procedures, hospital policies, and the role of volunteers in a hospital setting. They point out numerous mistakes, including incorrect medical terminology, improper use of equipment, and violations of patient confidentiality and hygiene protocols. The reviewer criticizes the show for perpetuating unrealistic expectations and stereotypes about medical professionals and hospital work, and suggests that it may be more harmful than helpful in educating viewers about healthcare.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. ICU beds can cost between $25,000 to $30,000 each.
2. Medical beds, which are plain ones, can cost between $5,000 to $10,000 each.
3. In a hospital, there is a triage nurse who is responsible for preparing doctors and equipment for patients.
4. Volunteers in a hospital do not give medical care.
5. Chest compressions are used to bring a patient back to life when they are not breathing.
6. A 24-gauge needle is not typically used to start an IV, an 18-gauge needle is usually used instead.
7. Hospitals have certain orders that dictate what patients can or cannot eat, and volunteers should not offer food to patients without checking with medical staff first.
8. Patient information is a protected entity and should not be shared with volunteers or others who do not have a need to know.
9. In a hospital, doctors place orders that determine whether or not a patient is allowed to eat and what kind of diet they should follow.
10. NPO stands for "nothing by mouth," which means a patient should not eat or drink anything before a procedure or surgery.