What They Mean

Good to be back after a long break! I rarely steal post ideas this blatantly, but this is a variation on the theme posted by At Your Cervix a couple of weeks ago. Here are some things that we say to our coworkers, followed by the thoughts in our heads that we know to be true.

Pediatric resident says: "Hmm - good question. Hey... Can I call you back in ten minutes?"
What They Mean (WTM): "I have no earthly idea, but I'm 'bout to get my Google on."

Pharmacist says: "You didn't get those fluids? Weird! I tubed them an hour ago!"
WTM: "Prepared the fluids an hour ago and just found them on the counter. Tubing them now."

NICU nurse says: "Yes, I repeated the patient's temp, but heck, wouldn't hurt to do it again."
WTM: "I totally %#$&#^ forgot about that temperature. I'm sure gonna look dumb if it's 94!"

NICU nurse #2 says: "Dude, you should have gone to medical school."
WTM: "How can you know pharmacology, yet your babies' diapers slide right off their butts?"

Neonatologist says: "Good job, nurse. Another life saved!"
WTM: "In spite of everything you've been doing, this kiddo has inexplicably survived."

Respiratory therapist says: *loud slurping, gurgling noises* Hey, check this out!"
WTM: "Do not look at the orange, chunky, potentially pulsatile blob in this sputum trap."

E.J. says: "I love everything about my coworkers, even the crazy things you say to me."
WIM: "Okay, except for pharmacy. The 'slow tube system' thing again? Really?"