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During a recent talk by Andy Buck about resuscitation room management the tricky question was raised of how to manage an aggressive medical intruder to the resuscitation room who immediately wants to take control of a critical resus – then do something really stupid to the patient. A unique solution was proposed (but only if all else more reasonable fails) – urinate on the intruder’s leg (ensuring at least one of their shoes has been completely filled). It is unlikely they will continue with their antics, especially if their feet are squelching in it. For those whose anatomy may preclude an accurate aim or for those unable to wet themselves adequately in this situation – using a pre-primed, yellow stained bag of saline connected to an IV line in your pocket may be a suitable substitute. This technique may have the added advantage of reducing the credibility of the intruder on future visits, as it may appear they also have wet themselves.
Please post a comment if you have any other innovative solutions (other than yellow), to this vexing problem.
Intruder before the urination technique
