Perfect timing for today's video. I'm an ahem, slightly older (55), anesthesiologist who recently found your channel. Firstly, gotta say I love your content. Its factually accurate and emotionally comforting, at the same time. You have single handedly done our specialty a huge service. Secondly, I have found myself recently thinking what would you do or say to your patients when I'm in a "difficult" situation. Not medically, but shall we say more in terms of communication and bedside manner. While it's easy for anyone to "Monday Quarterback" any complaint, you seem to be spot on more often than not. I know my patients have benefited from you as much as I have. So from one anesthesiologist to another, keep up the great work. And oh yeah, the site of a trauma helicopter still gets this old doc's blood flowing. Cheers...
The sight of a trauma helicopter still gets this old nurse’s blood rushing too!! 😉 Beautiful words & spot on, exactly how I feel about Kristina too-I would be honoured to be her patient if the need arose-but difficult tho, since I live down under!
What a thoughtful and genuine comment. Its truly wonderful to see another doctor go out of their way to express this level of support to another person in their profession. It shows a tremendous amount of character. Just reading your comment, I can sense that Dr Peyton Dearborn not only admires Dr Braly's work ethics and commitment to the profession but Dr Dearborn also has an enormous amount of respect Dr Braly herself. Its beautiful to see a stranger who also carries the same credentials, put forth the effort to not only share their support to Dr Braly but to also publicly endorse her work and give her support and encouragement. Such an incredibly powerful act of kindness and positivity. Its such a beautiful display of love for the field of medicine and gratitude towards their peers. You, Dr. Dearborn, have unique insight into the job and expertise that it takes to carry out these important and demanding tasks. So for you to demonstrate how much you appreciate her experience in anesthesiology and acknowledge the courage it takes to be an anesthesiologist because you know that it takes tremendous care to perform such delicate procedures with precise methods often under stressful conditions, is incredible. The fact that you applaud her bravery in not only her medical career but also in her teachings as a content creator is a huge deal. You encouraging Dr Braly to continue educating people online about medical care is thoughtful and inspired. Dr Braly's informative videos are genuine, insightful, fascinating, full of factual information, thoughtfully presented with evidence that educates the viewers about hospital procedures and options. She presents her skills in a way that is calming and healing. Im sure potential patients look up her videos to gain knowledge of what they can expect if they find themselves in need of care under an anesthesiologist. I imagine possible patients feel more comfortable and confident because they gained this knowledge as a result of this channel. Her content also provides potential medical students with additional insight into this specific specialty. And, I'm not even talking about all the extras and non-medical videos she shares. I could go on about those too. Basically, everything about this channel is amazing and I wanted to say thank you Dr Dearborn for your acknowledgement and support for Dr Braly's work. Dr Braly and Dr Dearborn, thank you for your skills in helping patients and keeping them safe and comfortable during crisis, emergencies, scary situations, elective procedures and both joyful and difficult births and beyond. Medicine today wouldn't be as advanced, safe and effective without the delicate, precise care of anesthesiologists like you both. You are making a huge difference in countless lives. Thank you. I appreciate and applaud your dedication to helping people in need. Thank you for your ability to heal and comfort. You often exceed the expectations of your job description by extending your care to your patient's concerned loved ones and I hope you know that this doesn't go unnoticed either. I am grateful for your kindness and positivity. I am thankful for your knowledge. skills and ability to heal. I am grateful for your commitment, bravery and compassion. Thank you
@@poppycrew7013 Thank you for your incredibly kind words. Just trying to support a fellow anesthesiologist in these truly scary times. Like I said, she is doing a great service to our specialty. Stay safe...
@@peytondearborn3582 its my pleasure. I don't we acknowledge people as much as we should so your comment really touched me. We all need to lift up one another every chance we get. You are a beautiful example of that. I appreciate your compassion and knowledge. I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe during these difficult times.
I'm a nurse, hearing that you stayed late to extubate a patient that you'd gotten to know during the surgery really made me respect and love you more than I already do (I've been watching you for YEARS, like pre move to NC and before Harper!), and you're such a team player with helping out with staffing. I've loved seeing your channel evolve over the years and although I'm not a mother and don't plan to be I still love seeing your family and how you've chosen to raise Harper thus far. Keep doing what you do, you've got a forever subscriber!
I so needed this! I was just notified of a patient initially testing negative that i helped intubate as an anesthesia tech without n95/capr/papr due to the negative test was a false negative. My hospital doesn’t want us wasting ppe on negative patients but now i don’t care after being exposed due to a false negative, i’m doing the whole shebang.
Oh my god that’s seriously terrifying! I’m so sorry you were exposed like that. I truly hope there wasn’t enough exposure for you to catch it. Sending my love and best wishes. Thank you for everything you do. And I absolutely agree with you, it’s your choice to wear a mask, and a smart choice, this case especially proves it! If anyone says something about ‘wasting’ PPE in future, let them know about this, and hopefully they’ll realise it’s the smart thing to do.
In love with the little descriptions of every technical term 😭 makes me so happy that i can enjoy a glimpse of your life while learning so much too! Thank you Kristina xx
Hi Kristina! I’m a researcher (Ph. D.) and a nurse practitioner specializing in pulmonary and sleep medicine. I so much appreciate your ability to explain what you’re doing in lay man’s terms. I appreciate it! I nerd over your medical vlogs. Keep up the good work!
My Auntie passed away earlier this week from COVID-19 - 4 weeks ago she was in good health. I just want to say how much admiration I have for all healthcare professionals - her nurses held her hands as she passed away and I think they are incredible people.
I'm very familiar with A-fib! The Swedish side, my Dad's side, are peppered with A-fib. I have chronic A-fib. After several cardio versions, 2 TEE's, 3 ablations, even the best Dr in the state couldn't fix me lol. He's now our areas Chief Medical Officer and is the kindest person ever. He just attained this position right before Covid-19. My Dad, cousin and I all went to him. He used to practice at West Michigan Heart. His name is Daryl Elmouchi MD and deserves so much praise. He's made my afib life 100 times better. I had a very long 10 years of shirt of breath, tachycardia, etc. Each ablation, although not cured, made such a difference❤️ and TY Kristina for all you do bring on the front line. Stay safe and be well❤️🙏
Kristina, I respect and admire the heck out of all that you do, both professionally and personally. I couldn't watch this video. I can't handle more medical feed right now. But you, stay awesome.
A big Thank You, for all the incredible work you and your team are doing during this time. Love watching your videos your so informative and you make learning about this field so interesting!
Thank you for taking the time to show us your day. I’m disabled and used to be in the medical field. I live thru your videos! What could have been. That box that sanitizes is awesome! I think we all need one of those!
New to your page and I’m hooked, I myself am a native Houstonian. I hope one day your my anesthesiologists lol. I have no idea why people hate to go under, as a 43 year old mother of 4, I LOVE IT 😜 Best sleep you will ever get!
Awesome video. It went by so fast lol 😭I was like whaaaaat it already finished. Love ya And congrats to the winners of the gift cards. 😀👍🏼 yall were quick like zooming fast 💨
Regarding UV-C, I have a UPANG sterilizer and am totally in love with it. We originally got it for our baby bottles and her toys & pacifiers but it’s used for the tv remote, car keys, cell phones, credit cards, wallets, etc. You can fit a ton of things in there and it’s 150% a great investment for today’s world and current situation. The bulbs are good for about 6,000 hours (or 5,000...either way a ton of hours) and you can buy replacement bulbs. It’s pricey but worth it’s weight in gold. It’s a home device for sure (or an office setting if others are willing to put in money for it).
Dr Braly I just started watching your videos & I really enjoy learning about what you do. I actually live in Houston/ Harris county and I have had surgery at Memorial hospital. I am concerned about the virus and Gov Abbotts lack of concern to the uprising in COVID 19 hospitalizations while we still open up to a higher capacities in businesses . I see so many not wearing masks like it is some sort of conspiracy. Our "leader" is more concerned about twitter and rallies so that he can hear the claps to feed his narcissism. If he wore a mask like a "big boy" citizens would not be so confused on the validity & danger of the virus. I see it as a respect for others in our community. We have to care about our community & it saddens me that life is being taken for granted. "I can't breathe" refers to both serious issues in our social climate & none of it is a joke or fallacy. The fact that black lives are being both lost by our own justice system & now also our health system is beyond tragic & we can all do our part somewhere to make a difference. Abbott says we have the bed capacity in Texas...so what!? So let the healthcare workers get exposed, the community gamble with their lives & take a chance in dying from this because there is a bed for them? What is your view on this since you are in the hospital and see exactly what is happening? We should obviously stay vigilant & utilize the mitigation tactics to lessen the spread but do you feel like that is enough? That 6 feet is a joke in a grocery store & the mask protects others. The people that do not wear one put everyone else at risk still...is that still the case? Do you think we are about to be over run by this with us about to hit the 2 week mark since the protests began? Are the death rates climbing aggressively or is it just hospitalizations with most recovering? It is so important that we know the truth. I have to protect my parents and children. I would like to save and protect all of us... Thank you for being on the frontlines and sharing your experience. I truly value & appreciate you.
Dr. Braly, could you make a video regarding study tips for premeds and med students as well as share your experience? Btw, your eyes are so pretty omg!
You mentioned having to put a probe into the esophagus for the TEE, how do procedures like that work with general anesthesia since intubation is required for GA? Love the channel and love the medical videos!
I'm pretty sure she had already wiped it all down and decontaminated herself prior. A lot of us at the hospital do the same thing. It's an extra level of security. It eases the mind. Lol
I work in a Dental office and the PPE and all the sterilization to be done are a lot. Those codes were so fast , your pause has to be fast lol, they went so quick. Thanks for the game lol 😊🐝
So I’m currently a premed student and I want to be and anesthesiologist, and I’ve been told not to go that route because CRNAS are slowly replacing anesthesiologist...is this true? I’m freaking out
I’m also Pre-med in college and i hear this A LOT. One of my parents is an anesthesiologist and also says it isn’t true. It would be awesome to have a UA-cam video to direct people toward when they ask these sort of questions! (Also so I can defend my parents’ career ;) ) I don’t think most of us have any understanding of the complexities of anesthesia, which is why some believe/think technological improvements will render the career unnecessary.
So nurses taking more responsibility has been a growing issue for a while. Likely the independence of CRNAs will increase, and then the number of problems with this will also increase, and then their independence will decrease.
@@AM-ss5fo Different states have different scopes of practice, and different hospitals have different policies. That's like saying because a nurse-midwife can deliver a baby vaginally, why would an obstetrician do it, isn't that Medicare fraud? (The answer is no, by the way). If you want physician salaries to decrease, there needs to be some serious reduction of the cost of medical education. I'm a little puzzled why you'd come on someone's channel and insult their profession this way. It's really not necessary.
Just bought one of those uv boxes for my sons phone and Apple Watch. He is starting a gen surg residency on June 15. I thought it would be a good idea since he will be at the hospital so long.
I'm a nurse and I like Ascics, they suit my feet and give good support. I can usually get about 6 months wear out of a pair before needing to replace them. I have worn Alegrias and like them but they can be a little heavy. Just in case you're looking for ideas for footwear that support your feet for hours. :)
Brand or style of your lowest hanging necklace? I received one that looked very similar as a gift and it was my favorite day-to-day necklace and I want to replace it but I don't even know where to start looking? (Anyone's free to answer of course)
My unit has a UV sterilizer box with little pull-out drawers and I always put my badge, phone and pens in there lol. Ours only takes a minute, though. My hospital's a level 1 trauma hospital so I often hear the helicopters landing or taking off. I've never seen it as they land on the roof of one of the towers!
I’m an Anesthesia Tech currently in Denver and hope to be a CRNA one day! Every now and then I think about just going the MD route. What made you decide to be an MD??
Hey Kristina! I discovered your channel earlier this year because of an anaesthesiologist reacts videos and have been binge watching your vlogmasses during quarantine. Thoroughly enjoyed it :) Also watched some of your other older videos while I was at it, one of them being the one where you talked about taking your oral boards. Your story reminded me of the Grey’s Anatomy episode where they all took their boards! Meredith vomited during hers because she was ill while taking them... ;) Would love to see a reaction video on that episode! Season 8 episode 22 :)
Could you please specify what parts of your body get sore after your shifts? I am going into medicine and I’m very interested in anesthesia. I got severe back pain in gross anatomy from leaning over the cadaver for hours so I’m afraid I won’t be able to go into more active specialties. PS I LOVE watching your videos in the morning before I start studying!! 💕
How common are custom bouffants like yours? About to start clinicals for Surgical Technology, and if I can have a nice bouffant, I'd love to get one once I get a job.
Hey Kristina I was wondering is there like a way to job shadow a anesthesiologists or a crna? I’ve been debating on which route to take to become one . Anyways I love your videos they give me a sense of hope that i too can do it .
I’ve had 3 surgeries over time (C-section, hysterectomy, and knee replacement). It’s always scary when the anesthesiologist comes into the room. It means that surgery is about to start which is freaky.
how do you know for a fact that it sanitizes in the uvc box? you test it afterwards to confirm somehow? any before and after screening tests under UV light to see a reduction / difference? bc it can just be a purple light show in the box
asya smith sorry it’s a bad habit! Those of us in anesthesia tend to call it by the surgery/case rather than the “anesthesia for a [surgery/case]” because it’s a mouthful! But yes it’s just the anesthetics that I’m administering! You don’t want me doing your surgery! 😂
I work in the Cath Labs of a ton of hospitals in Houston but I usually come in after all you guys are gone because I'm an FSE. But maybe one day we'll cross paths.
Oh my goodness my hands have been so dry from all of the hand washing- I have tried so many lotions! Can you post a link or type out the name of that hand lotion please? :) thank you!
What happens if a patient comes in unconscious and requires anesthesia but usually has issues w it, or someone who’s been using hard drugs but unconscious, are there any harmful side effects , or is there different protocol for unconscious patients?
Ah! 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. I remember that shift well. I liked it because the operating rooms didn't really get jumping until about 10:00 a.m. It's much easier to clean the autoclave and stock the o.r.'s when one doesn't have to go upstairs to transport patients, or race down to the blood bank, etc. I miss working in the operating room, but my body could barely take all that physicality when I was 21, I know for sure I can't do anything remotely like that at my current "ancient creakage" (ha ha!) of 53! Besides which, I get a lot of thrills being an Abstract painter. Every day it's going to be a close call with breathless excitement: Will I drop a heavy stretched canvas on one or both feet? Will I stab myself with my #11 Xacto knife blade as I try to keep it from rolling off my drawing table? Will that bottle of 91% Isopropyl alcohol spill all over the floor and guarantee I won't get my security deposit back? Ha ha.
Ughhhhhh my daughter is almost the exact same age as Harper and is having night time waking too and she has been sleep trained since 4 months. I’m pooped!
Thankyou for all you do!!! I just had to say, ur gorgeous girl Harper has the most amazing beautiful, electric blue eyes!!!! Btw, was just wondering about your giveaway a few weeks ago-did I miss who won?
Perfect timing for today's video. I'm an ahem, slightly older (55), anesthesiologist who recently found your channel. Firstly, gotta say I love your content. Its factually accurate and emotionally comforting, at the same time. You have single handedly done our specialty a huge service.
Secondly, I have found myself recently thinking what would you do or say to your patients when I'm in a "difficult" situation. Not medically, but shall we say more in terms of communication and bedside manner. While it's easy for anyone to "Monday Quarterback" any complaint, you seem to be spot on more often than not. I know my patients have benefited from you as much as I have.
So from one anesthesiologist to another, keep up the great work. And oh yeah, the site of a trauma helicopter still gets this old doc's blood flowing. Cheers...
Such a lovely comment ♥ Thank you for all you do doctors!!!
The sight of a trauma helicopter still gets this old nurse’s blood rushing too!! 😉 Beautiful words & spot on, exactly how I feel about Kristina too-I would be honoured to be her patient if the need arose-but difficult tho, since I live down under!
What a thoughtful and genuine comment. Its truly wonderful to see another doctor go out of their way to express this level of support to another person in their profession. It shows a tremendous amount of character.
Just reading your comment, I can sense that Dr Peyton Dearborn not only admires Dr Braly's work ethics and commitment to the profession but Dr Dearborn also has an enormous amount of respect Dr Braly herself. Its beautiful to see a stranger who also carries the same credentials, put forth the effort to not only share their support to Dr Braly but to also publicly endorse her work and give her support and encouragement. Such an incredibly powerful act of kindness and positivity.
Its such a beautiful display of love for the field of medicine and gratitude towards their peers. You, Dr. Dearborn, have unique insight into the job and expertise that it takes to carry out these important and demanding tasks. So for you to demonstrate how much you appreciate her experience in anesthesiology and acknowledge the courage it takes to be an anesthesiologist because you know that it takes tremendous care to perform such delicate procedures with precise methods often under stressful conditions, is incredible. The fact that you applaud her bravery in not only her medical career but also in her teachings as a content creator is a huge deal. You encouraging Dr Braly to continue educating people online about medical care is thoughtful and inspired.
Dr Braly's informative videos are genuine, insightful, fascinating, full of factual information, thoughtfully presented with evidence that educates the viewers about hospital procedures and options. She presents her skills in a way that is calming and healing. Im sure potential patients look up her videos to gain knowledge of what they can expect if they find themselves in need of care under an anesthesiologist. I imagine possible patients feel more comfortable and confident because they gained this knowledge as a result of this channel. Her content also provides potential medical students with additional insight into this specific specialty.
And, I'm not even talking about all the extras and non-medical videos she shares. I could go on about those too. Basically, everything about this channel is amazing and I wanted to say thank you Dr Dearborn for your acknowledgement and support for Dr Braly's work.
Dr Braly and Dr Dearborn, thank you for your skills in helping patients and keeping them safe and comfortable during crisis, emergencies, scary situations, elective procedures and both joyful and difficult births and beyond. Medicine today wouldn't be as advanced, safe and effective without the delicate, precise care of anesthesiologists like you both. You are making a huge difference in countless lives. Thank you.
I appreciate and applaud your dedication to helping people in need. Thank you for your ability to heal and comfort. You often exceed the expectations of your job description by extending your care to your patient's concerned loved ones and I hope you know that this doesn't go unnoticed either. I am grateful for your kindness and positivity. I am thankful for your knowledge. skills and ability to heal. I am grateful for your commitment, bravery and compassion. Thank you
@@poppycrew7013 Thank you for your incredibly kind words. Just trying to support a fellow anesthesiologist in these truly scary times. Like I said, she is doing a great service to our specialty. Stay safe...
@@peytondearborn3582 its my pleasure. I don't we acknowledge people as much as we should so your comment really touched me. We all need to lift up one another every chance we get. You are a beautiful example of that.
I appreciate your compassion and knowledge. I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe during these difficult times.
I'm a nurse, hearing that you stayed late to extubate a patient that you'd gotten to know during the surgery really made me respect and love you more than I already do (I've been watching you for YEARS, like pre move to NC and before Harper!), and you're such a team player with helping out with staffing. I've loved seeing your channel evolve over the years and although I'm not a mother and don't plan to be I still love seeing your family and how you've chosen to raise Harper thus far. Keep doing what you do, you've got a forever subscriber!
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When KB says Harper you’ve been wearing your PJ’s for 3 days I felt very called out. Life of quarantine I guess😂
Madeline Walsh same for my kids and I 😂
Legit
I so needed this! I was just notified of a patient initially testing negative that i helped intubate as an anesthesia tech without n95/capr/papr due to the negative test was a false negative.
My hospital doesn’t want us wasting ppe on negative patients but now i don’t care after being exposed due to a false negative, i’m doing the whole shebang.
Oh my god that’s seriously terrifying! I’m so sorry you were exposed like that. I truly hope there wasn’t enough exposure for you to catch it. Sending my love and best wishes. Thank you for everything you do.
And I absolutely agree with you, it’s your choice to wear a mask, and a smart choice, this case especially proves it! If anyone says something about ‘wasting’ PPE in future, let them know about this, and hopefully they’ll realise it’s the smart thing to do.
In love with the little descriptions of every technical term 😭 makes me so happy that i can enjoy a glimpse of your life while learning so much too! Thank you Kristina xx
Hi Kristina! I’m a researcher (Ph. D.) and a nurse practitioner specializing in pulmonary and sleep medicine. I so much appreciate your ability to explain what you’re doing in lay man’s terms. I appreciate it! I nerd over your medical vlogs. Keep up the good work!
My Auntie passed away earlier this week from COVID-19 - 4 weeks ago she was in good health. I just want to say how much admiration I have for all healthcare professionals - her nurses held her hands as she passed away and I think they are incredible people.
Please ask medics to check nurses status as well.. covid is high contagious if you know it
It would be sooo fun to see HB’s day in his life!!!
Yes!
I can't say this enough but THANK YOU for everything you do and have done during this pandemic!
I'm very familiar with A-fib! The Swedish side, my Dad's side, are peppered with A-fib. I have chronic A-fib. After several cardio versions, 2 TEE's, 3 ablations, even the best Dr in the state couldn't fix me lol. He's now our areas Chief Medical Officer and is the kindest person ever. He just attained this position right before Covid-19. My Dad, cousin and I all went to him. He used to practice at West Michigan Heart. His name is Daryl Elmouchi MD and deserves so much praise. He's made my afib life 100 times better. I had a very long 10 years of shirt of breath, tachycardia, etc. Each ablation, although not cured, made such a difference❤️ and TY Kristina for all you do bring on the front line. Stay safe and be well❤️🙏
Kristina, I respect and admire the heck out of all that you do, both professionally and personally. I couldn't watch this video. I can't handle more medical feed right now. But you, stay awesome.
i respect that. it’s a pretty chill vlog though ;) nothing scary. promise!
“Look at baby girl!” 🥰 👼 Harper’s little personality is just the sweetest
A big Thank You, for all the incredible work you and your team are doing during this time. Love watching your videos your so informative and you make learning about this field so interesting!
Thank you for taking the time to show us your day. I’m disabled and used to be in the medical field. I live thru your videos! What could have been. That box that sanitizes is awesome! I think we all need one of those!
Random question... Do you take off your jewelry (they are all beautiful) every time u do a procedure or just surgery or not at all?
New to your page and I’m hooked, I myself am a native Houstonian. I hope one day your my anesthesiologists lol. I have no idea why people hate to go under, as a 43 year old mother of 4, I LOVE IT 😜 Best sleep you will ever get!
I learn so much from your videos. From this one I learned that Harper is absolutely precious 💜
Awwww! “Look at baby girl!” She’s soooo adorable! 😭
I want to be a flight nurse so bad in the future! Currently working in the CVICU to gain experience m. This video is so cool!
I applaud you for doing your job! I couldn't do such a high stress job that is 24/7 !
Awesome video. It went by so fast lol 😭I was like whaaaaat it already finished. Love ya
And congrats to the winners of the gift cards. 😀👍🏼 yall were quick like zooming fast 💨
Love when you do sponsored videos because I know I can trust you, a physician. ♥️🩺
Regarding UV-C, I have a UPANG sterilizer and am totally in love with it. We originally got it for our baby bottles and her toys & pacifiers but it’s used for the tv remote, car keys, cell phones, credit cards, wallets, etc. You can fit a ton of things in there and it’s 150% a great investment for today’s world and current situation. The bulbs are good for about 6,000 hours (or 5,000...either way a ton of hours) and you can buy replacement bulbs. It’s pricey but worth it’s weight in gold. It’s a home device for sure (or an office setting if others are willing to put in money for it).
Dr Braly I just started watching your videos & I really enjoy learning about what you do. I actually live in Houston/ Harris county and I have had surgery at Memorial hospital. I am concerned about the virus and Gov Abbotts lack of concern to the uprising in COVID 19 hospitalizations while we still open up to a higher capacities in businesses . I see so many not wearing masks like it is some sort of conspiracy. Our "leader" is more concerned about twitter and rallies so that he can hear the claps to feed his narcissism. If he wore a mask like a "big boy" citizens would not be so confused on the validity & danger of the virus. I see it as a respect for others in our community. We have to care about our community & it saddens me that life is being taken for granted. "I can't breathe" refers to both serious issues in our social climate & none of it is a joke or fallacy. The fact that black lives are being both lost by our own justice system & now also our health system is beyond tragic & we can all do our part somewhere to make a difference.
Abbott says we have the bed capacity in Texas...so what!? So let the healthcare workers get exposed, the community gamble with their lives & take a chance in dying from this because there is a bed for them? What is your view on this since you are in the hospital and see exactly what is happening? We should obviously stay vigilant & utilize the mitigation tactics to lessen the spread but do you feel like that is enough? That 6 feet is a joke in a grocery store & the mask protects others. The people that do not wear one put everyone else at risk still...is that still the case? Do you think we are about to be over run by this with us about to hit the 2 week mark since the protests began? Are the death rates climbing aggressively or is it just hospitalizations with most recovering? It is so important that we know the truth. I have to protect my parents and children. I would like to save and protect all of us...
Thank you for being on the frontlines and sharing your experience. I truly value & appreciate you.
Maybe just a mother
Harper is hands down THE sweetest little girl!!! 💟
Love your videos!! I’m a lawyer, and learning so much about another field is fascinating!!
Dr. Braly, could you make a video regarding study tips for premeds and med students as well as share your experience? Btw, your eyes are so pretty omg!
Genuinely curious, Why do you wear scrubs too and from work if you get scrubs at the hospital? Thank you for this awesome video! Sending love❤️
because it doesn’t require me to plan outfits in the morning, which saves me time! 😬😬
Kristina Braly that makes sense! Thanks for the response! :)
I love these kind of videos. Thanks Kristina for showing us your life
Thanks for sharing your day!! Please know we all appreciate you and the other healthcare professionals!! Stay safe and well!! 😷
You mentioned having to put a probe into the esophagus for the TEE, how do procedures like that work with general anesthesia since intubation is required for GA? Love the channel and love the medical videos!
We have that exact same uvc box at work and you don’t have to zip it closed for it to work just need to have the flaps inside
The decontamination box is so cool! Make sure you don't touch the outside with the same hand you touched your phone the next time you use it!
I'm pretty sure she had already wiped it all down and decontaminated herself prior. A lot of us at the hospital do the same thing. It's an extra level of security. It eases the mind. Lol
I work in a Dental office and the PPE and all the sterilization to be done are a lot. Those codes were so fast , your pause has to be fast lol, they went so quick. Thanks for the game lol 😊🐝
Harper is so cute! I love her voice awnnn 😍 (ps: people are sooo fast on those amazon cards, man! 😅)
I am interested in your opinion on wearing jewelry in the hospital during a pandemic? Its frowned upon significantly.
Can’t imaging what that would cost, Kristina. I am so thankful that I live in the UK and it is free under the NHS. BUT, GOOD WORK.
Is there anything more beautiful than having a cutie like Harper? She is full of joy and love. God bless her.
So I’m currently a premed student and I want to be and anesthesiologist, and I’ve been told not to go that route because CRNAS are slowly replacing anesthesiologist...is this true? I’m freaking out
not true :)
I’m also Pre-med in college and i hear this A LOT. One of my parents is an anesthesiologist and also says it isn’t true. It would be awesome to have a UA-cam video to direct people toward when they ask these sort of questions! (Also so I can defend my parents’ career ;) ) I don’t think most of us have any understanding of the complexities of anesthesia, which is why some believe/think technological improvements will render the career unnecessary.
You could always practice in Canada...we do not currently allow CRNAS!
So nurses taking more responsibility has been a growing issue for a while. Likely the independence of CRNAs will increase, and then the number of problems with this will also increase, and then their independence will decrease.
@@AM-ss5fo Different states have different scopes of practice, and different hospitals have different policies. That's like saying because a nurse-midwife can deliver a baby vaginally, why would an obstetrician do it, isn't that Medicare fraud? (The answer is no, by the way). If you want physician salaries to decrease, there needs to be some serious reduction of the cost of medical education.
I'm a little puzzled why you'd come on someone's channel and insult their profession this way. It's really not necessary.
Awesome video and great motivation to continue studying hard for my STEP1 Exam coming up in June.
Just bought one of those uv boxes for my sons phone and Apple Watch. He is starting a gen surg residency on June 15. I thought it would be a good idea since he will be at the hospital so long.
You can do an ultrasound of the heart from inside the esophagus??? I've never heard of such a thing! That's pretty fascinating.
Wearing scrubs at work now , can you tell us your favorite brand for style, comfort and durability? Thank you for sharing your life!
What do you wear for shoes at work??!
I'm a nurse and I like Ascics, they suit my feet and give good support. I can usually get about 6 months wear out of a pair before needing to replace them. I have worn Alegrias and like them but they can be a little heavy. Just in case you're looking for ideas for footwear that support your feet for hours. :)
Brand or style of your lowest hanging necklace? I received one that looked very similar as a gift and it was my favorite day-to-day necklace and I want to replace it but I don't even know where to start looking?
(Anyone's free to answer of course)
Thanks for showing a day in the life! Stay safe Kristina!
Harper is so beautiful and you are just such a good mom. I love love love your content!!💗
My unit has a UV sterilizer box with little pull-out drawers and I always put my badge, phone and pens in there lol. Ours only takes a minute, though. My hospital's a level 1 trauma hospital so I often hear the helicopters landing or taking off. I've never seen it as they land on the roof of one of the towers!
Harper is the cutest! Thank you for this awesome video Dr. KB!💓💓💓
i was a subscriber to you & you just DISAPPEARED off my list !!! idek how 🥺 thank UA-cam for putting you back on my recommended 🙂💓
YT mysteriously unsub my subs more often than not as well.It has a big annoying bug in its system.
I’m an Anesthesia Tech currently in Denver and hope to be a CRNA one day! Every now and then I think about just going the MD route. What made you decide to be an MD??
You are such a great doctor. Always doing the best for the patients. I have to say I love that HB kissed you. Great family
This was so interesting. Thank you. We don't gradually get to see the behind the scenes.
The best UA-camr, always will be my favorite!!!
Omg! Pjs with rain boots is the cutest thing ever! Thanks for the great video!
Hey Kristina! I discovered your channel earlier this year because of an anaesthesiologist reacts videos and have been binge watching your vlogmasses during quarantine. Thoroughly enjoyed it :) Also watched some of your other older videos while I was at it, one of them being the one where you talked about taking your oral boards. Your story reminded me of the Grey’s Anatomy episode where they all took their boards! Meredith vomited during hers because she was ill while taking them... ;) Would love to see a reaction video on that episode! Season 8 episode 22 :)
So interesting, I love listening to you talk about cases. I also love baby girl!
Love your scrub cap!!
Where did you get your bracelets?! They’re so cute!
Could you please specify what parts of your body get sore after your shifts? I am going into medicine and I’m very interested in anesthesia. I got severe back pain in gross anatomy from leaning over the cadaver for hours so I’m afraid I won’t be able to go into more active specialties. PS I LOVE watching your videos in the morning before I start studying!! 💕
Thanks for linking your scrub hat! I need some!
How common are custom bouffants like yours? About to start clinicals for Surgical Technology, and if I can have a nice bouffant, I'd love to get one once I get a job.
Kristina: Can you give a link to the lotion you used towards the end of the video? Thanks!
For the ANES team, is ‘scrubbing in’ not required since they’re monitoring the patient?
What blush are you wearing? I love it
I definitely need to get one of those sterilizers, because right now lysol wipes are like gold here in Nassau.
Hey Kristina I was wondering is there like a way to job shadow a anesthesiologists or a crna? I’ve been debating on which route to take to become one . Anyways I love your videos they give me a sense of hope that i too can do it .
Great video! i'm new to your chanel & love it& loved the adorable Ending with your beautiful family!
Have gone through three TEE because of mitral valve prolapse.
That’s what I have! I’ve had this since I was 9 years old after a hole in my heart that I was born with closed up.
Jenny Amponsah hope you’re doing well with it and staying healthy.
Denise A. Agnew yes I’m very well thank you - luckily I go for check ups every 2 years and I’ve never needed any operations with it
Jenny Amponsah I get an echocardiogram every year for it. Be well. 😀
I’ve had 3 surgeries over time (C-section, hysterectomy, and knee replacement). It’s always scary when the anesthesiologist comes into the room. It means that surgery is about to start which is freaky.
I love this. Thanks Doc. Stay safe.
Yeeeesssss that into with the KB is BOMBBBB
how do you know for a fact that it sanitizes in the uvc box? you test it afterwards to confirm somehow? any before and after screening tests under UV light to see a reduction / difference? bc it can just be a purple light show in the box
Oh Well, I tried to claim one of the code and it's already claimed. Maybe next time.
Do you actually do these procedures or just provides anesthetics for them? Thanks! Anesthesiologist in the making!!
asya smith sorry it’s a bad habit! Those of us in anesthesia tend to call it by the surgery/case rather than the “anesthesia for a [surgery/case]” because it’s a mouthful! But yes it’s just the anesthetics that I’m administering! You don’t want me doing your surgery! 😂
OMG Harper is getting so big!!! Love these type of videos!!😍😍👏🏻
I love your channel so much!!
I work in the Cath Labs of a ton of hospitals in Houston but I usually come in after all you guys are gone because I'm an FSE. But maybe one day we'll cross paths.
What is the cream balm you use? The one that helps excema?
God bless you & HB & thank you for all you do . My heart goes out to any medical people. Give Harper a kiss , she’s getting so big !!! 😘❤️🙏☀️🌈🌷😘🙏
I love your cap! Where did you get it?
Oh my goodness my hands have been so dry from all of the hand washing- I have tried so many lotions! Can you post a link or type out the name of that hand lotion please? :) thank you!
I second this. My hands hate the constant washing and sanitizing and I'm always on the lookout for a good lotion!
Your daughter’s eyes are so beautiful 😍
Awesome video. Thank you, I really enjoyed it.
I like your videos very much. I wish you would post more often.
Question- why do you wear your own scrubs to work if your just gonna use the hospital’s scrubs? Just wondering.
What happens if a patient comes in unconscious and requires anesthesia but usually has issues w it, or someone who’s been using hard drugs but unconscious, are there any harmful side effects , or is there different protocol for unconscious patients?
Hi Kristina! The link to the UV-C bag is not working, may you please re-share the link? 💜
Ah! 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. I remember that shift well. I liked it because the operating rooms didn't really get jumping until about 10:00 a.m. It's much easier to clean the autoclave and stock the o.r.'s when one doesn't have to go upstairs to transport patients, or race down to the blood bank, etc. I miss working in the operating room, but my body could barely take all that physicality when I was 21, I know for sure I can't do anything remotely like that at my current "ancient creakage" (ha ha!) of 53! Besides which, I get a lot of thrills being an Abstract painter. Every day it's going to be a close call with breathless excitement: Will I drop a heavy stretched canvas on one or both feet? Will I stab myself with my #11 Xacto knife blade as I try to keep it from rolling off my drawing table? Will that bottle of 91% Isopropyl alcohol spill all over the floor and guarantee I won't get my security deposit back? Ha ha.
Ughhhhhh my daughter is almost the exact same age as Harper and is having night time waking too and she has been sleep trained since 4 months. I’m pooped!
I‘m not familiar with US license plates, but what does Falcor stand for?😇(I assume you can choose what it says)
I have one for my CPAP equipment but it leaves a odor on it so I don’t use it
Thank you for all the medical term definitions because I would honestly have no clue what's going on without them haha
DO MORE GOOD DOCTOR REACTIONS PLEASE! Also Thank you I luv ur channel is it just me or does this channel make anyone else's
Thankyou for all you do!!! I just had to say, ur gorgeous girl Harper has the most amazing beautiful, electric blue eyes!!!!
Btw, was just wondering about your giveaway a few weeks ago-did I miss who won?
I probably missed the part when you talked about your working place but... was that UT- Health?
Do you have a link for the teeme protein shakes? I couldn’t find this particular brand thank you
Just curious: why do you wear scrub caps? I thought they were only required for surgery in OR’s
She was in ORs.
How are people so quick on those gift card codes?? I had one entered in 7 seconds 😆
Right??? Me, too!! Crazy!! People are super fast!!
Trisha Joy and I was so nervous lol. Oh well, it was still fun :)
I’m sure a UV box works but I like the feeling of wiping my stuff down with a Lysol wipe lol🤷🏻♀️