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How I feel when it's time to get into PPE's for the day: (Original Post) Aristus Aug 2020 OP
I dream about an air-cooled head-to-toe suit-- along the lines of Ebola protection hlthe2b Aug 2020 #1
When I was doing my surgical rotation, I got to wear a 'space-suit' when Aristus Aug 2020 #2
We now have to wear googles, even if we wear glasses. 3catwoman3 Aug 2020 #3
So long as you all make it look good. n/t sarge43 Aug 2020 #4
Well... Aristus Aug 2020 #5
Awww, they wouldn't let you feel pretty and swan around. sarge43 Aug 2020 #6

hlthe2b

(101,715 posts)
1. I dream about an air-cooled head-to-toe suit-- along the lines of Ebola protection
Thu Aug 6, 2020, 12:51 PM
Aug 2020

But, to have the air-cooling would be a dream come true, no matter how off-putting the "look"...

Aristus

(66,093 posts)
2. When I was doing my surgical rotation, I got to wear a 'space-suit' when
Thu Aug 6, 2020, 12:56 PM
Aug 2020

assisting in some complex orthopedic procedures, or on an HIV patient, or what have you.

It was a dream. I don't suffer from claustrophobia (as an ex-tank crewman, natch...) and the faceplate never fogged up, thanks to the air being piped in.

3catwoman3

(23,815 posts)
3. We now have to wear googles, even if we wear glasses.
Thu Aug 6, 2020, 05:25 PM
Aug 2020

Glasses, masks with ear loops, and goggles all at once have the backs of my ears screaming "Take this crap OFF!" after about 2 hours.

The extra layer of eye protection makes looking thru otoscopes and ophthalmoscopes damn near impossible.

Aristus

(66,093 posts)
5. Well...
Thu Aug 6, 2020, 06:01 PM
Aug 2020

I wanted an off-the-shoulder gown, cut on the bias, with a nipped waist. But nobody listens to me...

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