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Ah gotcha, so we are changing the approach to oxygenation. Is this because of lack of space or because the intubations weren't always the best initial choice? Hi flow or Venti mask are keeping patients more stable? Or is it still a slippery slope? You def deal with more than I, though it's picking up even in my area.

@Brawndoah yes, the hospitalization numbers kinda defeat that line of thinking. Have you seen more numbers with less severity lately?

I'm curious, and I have no idea, but the tests in the past were only around 60% either sensitive or specific, there were a fair amount of false outcomes. I am curious if the tests are now better (as they should be) but there are so many variables, I wonder if this "spike" would have been similar with more accuracy, just food for thought.

I had to send a patient to the city last week for simple dialysis because 50%+ of the dialysis nurses are out due to Covid, we simply couldn't handle it in the small area. So, with that being said, hospital workers should 100% get vaccinations as long as they remain proven and relatively low harm. But common sense died somewhere in 1950 I think.

Really nails home all those "thank you heroes" and first care responders blah blah blah, etc signs. Words are nice, but it's all fluff

Yes for whatever reason this vaccine is a 2 dose one, maybe in the next year or 2 they can get it down to a one dose, not sure why it's 2 dose right now, but I haven't looked into the biomechanics of it much yet

A small study, sent to me by my medical director showed that immunity could last years. While it's not something that I'd buy into 100% on such a small study. Over and over bigger studies are showing that immunity is lasting several months with hints that it's into the year or so range.

They tried to call, but he was too busy playing fortnite to answer on his iwatch

Oooo I've heard of that.... Through work obviously 😂😂

What kinda dressing ya want with that tossed salad 😂😂

Not sure if this is part of it all, but when I go to add a. Gif, it just pops up "not found"

Let's go halves on it, we can snuggle, ill be big spoon

This is so multifactorial, weather definitley brings the bugs and we could be dealing with confections with one of the other viruses, including influenza, immune systems react to changes in temperature as well. Some may say that the restrictions were loosened and that this the cause, testing more is part of it. At the end of the day, the virus was going to make its rounds and those that didn't get it yet are now surging in a 2nd spike and dependant on a vaccine there will probably be a bit weaker 3rd spike in early spring. I'll try and do a little more research into coronaviruses in general and try to be more precise, but I don't think there is going to be one easy answer to that question.

Yes, I am enjoying the night mode colors, very nice!

I was so sad that yahoo didn't register my pick in week like 5 or something, I would have been alive and I think I'd still be in this thing right now 😞

Duuuude, taste of Buffalo was so insane last time I went, I can't imagine trying to walk trhrough there if things start to open. Also, somehow buffalo holds that on the hottest day of the year, it's uncanny how thst shakes out Because it costs money and they paid for them to be up, I wonder if they think "Meh, they're up, it's still fighting germs"

Now the real 100$ question... Once things are "normal" can we please get rid of the damn plexiglass everywhere? Chances are places aren't going to take them down, but I can't hear anybody with those and the mask inside.

Pats and Dolphins losing, about as good as you can hope after that last loss. Pedal to the metal Boys after the bye

She was my music teacher in middle school, she was well liked, it was nice to see her get to where she is.

Salt rising toast is still my go to for buttered breakfast toast

Sabrespace: Bold talk of Blue and Gold

At least throw it on the engine for a minute or two.... Shake and bake goes well with engine grease

At least the bills can't rip our hearts out this week...

More Leftover pot roast in bed 😋