007 ~ One hospital is like another [Action/Dictated]

[atadiscoverer]

[So, it's time for work!

And, after a long and complicated Métro ride into the centre of Paris, and a bus to the banks of the Seine, Dr. Carson Beckett finally finds Saint-Pierre Infirmerie, where he was supposed to be working as a locum A&E doctor. He flops in behind his desk, making sure his pager is easily viewable, should he be called to an emergency, and takes out his journal.]

So, who else is starting their first day in Paris without being able to read or speak a bloody word of French?

Aye, everyone here speaks English, but I swear they're bloody talking about me behind my back... And all the labels are in French, too.

((OOC: Feel free to come into A&E with some odd injuries, or to just bug him. Open for voice over journal, or action at the hospital. Also, happy to forward-date, if wanted. Carson is also on-call, so happy to accept random calls in the middle of the night, either by journal or phone!))

Comments

[atadiscoverer]

Yes. If you want to live you will. Septacema and sepsis is no joke.

[youfallback.livejournal.com]

[Carolina hears Maine and knows that staying in a hospital of any kind is going to be borderline impossible.]

Start what you can here, but he won't stay overnight.

[agent-maine.livejournal.com]

[Maine just looks from one to the other. Pleasedon'tmakehimstaypleasepleaseplease. He's keeping his broad shoulders squared, trying for intimidation.]

[atadiscoverer]

[Have a dry look right there. He's not intimidated, he's doing his job.]

I'm sorry, but that's not how it works. We need to determine exactly what's wrong, and that doesn't happen instantly. I can rush the bloodwork through, but it's going to be at least 12 hours.

[He gives them a look. Both of them] It's going to be pointless me doing anything unless you listen to me.

[youfallback.livejournal.com]

[Carolina clenches her jaw at the mention of the timepoint. It was approaching 5pm, that meant overnight. Carson holding the treatment almost ransom, from Carolina's perspective at least, doesn't make her feel any better. She'd rather risk Maine having to deal with medics and needles for twelve hours than him not get treated at all.]

Twelve hours. [Nodding before looking over to Maine.] You're getting treated.

[agent-maine.livejournal.com]

[Maine lets out a large huff of a defeated sigh, before turning to glower at Carson. Yeah, he may barely put up with it because Boss Said So, but he's still not happy.]

[atadiscoverer]

[Tough luck. Have that glower thrown right back

He turns to the nurse who had followed him in here, and, after making sure she spoke fluent English, sent her off to get the relevant antibiotics and the IV machine.

Carson, meanwhile, takes out a sterilised needle and a length of tape used to find the veins.]

I need to get the blood samples. And just because I can come up with a potential diagnosis within 12 hours doesn't mean the treatment will be that quick.

I'll start him on a prescription of general antibiotics, attempt to stop the infection any further.

Pretend she's not in her armor in these icons. >>

[youfallback.livejournal.com]

[Carolina sees the needle and stands closer to Maine, ready to do what's necessary to keep him from freaking out (or as much as she can do). If she needs to hold an arm down, she'll do it. If she needs to knock him out? Well, she knows all of the pressure points on the human body.]

Then we should get started. [A little testily; she really doesn't want Maine to have to stay longer than he absolutely needs to.]

'course. :P

[atadiscoverer]

[Trust me, Carson doesn't want him here any longer than necessary, either.]

I'll try my best.

[agent-maine.livejournal.com]

[WHOA that is a huge needle and Maine is not staying on the table, pushing off and backing against the wall with a growl. Do what you can, Carolina, he's acting on instinct.]

[youfallback.livejournal.com]

[Carolina watches as Maine backs up against the wall. Shit. It's already not going well. Brute force won't work, she knows that much, so she'll try a combination of talking and strength.]

Maine, this is necessary. [Reaching slowly, so so slowly for his forearm.] I need you to do this for me.

[atadiscoverer]

[Carson waits patiently, needle in hand. It wasn't that big...]

[agent-maine.livejournal.com]

[Is he kidding that thung is a fucking harpoon. Maine growls lowly, he doesnt want this, isn't at all comfortable, but dammit it's not lile he can ignore Carolina. He looks at her, pleadingly. That needle is some pretty scary shit.]

[youfallback.livejournal.com]

[Carolina forces herself to ignore that pleading look. This had to get done and there was no room for waiting, really. She slowly wraps her fingers around his forearm.]

Maine. [Her voice is firm, calm, and commanding.]

[atadiscoverer]

[Carson checks his watch, frowning]

Listen, I can't afford to waste any more time on this. Either he lets me administer the treatment, or I'll have to leave.

[agent-maine.livejournal.com]

[Maine flicks his eyes between Carolina and Carson for a long moment, and then gives up with a huff.]

Fine.

[But he's not moving form the wall. Doc's going to have to come get him.]

[youfallback.livejournal.com]

[Carolina nods thankfully at Maine as she slowly wraps her other hand around Maine's bicep and tries to maneuever herself into a position where she can firmly hold his arm steady without being in the way. Once again she feels more like a mom with a fussy kid than a military leader.]

[atadiscoverer]

[Carson eyes Maine for a second, before moving on and securing the tape around his arm. He presses about a bit, finding a vein.]

You'll feel a wee scratch, and that's all.

[And he carefully inserts the needle in, drawing out whatever blood is needed.]

[agent-maine.livejournal.com]

[oh god needle OH GOD NEEDLE OH GOD NEEDLE Maine's sqwuirming and growling in protest, but the fact that Carolina's right there with a hold on him means hes not fighting back like he would have been otherwise.]

[youfallback.livejournal.com]

[When Maine starts squirming, Carolina clamps down harder, wondering for a moment or two if he would throw her just to get away. She does her best to keep Maine's arm as still as possible to prevent as many things from going wrong as possible.]

You're fine. [Not looking up at him, but concentrating on keeping his arm still.]

[atadiscoverer]

[Carson takes the needle out, tapping the vial with the blood sample, removing it and sealing it.]

Get him to lie down. We need to get an IV in, it's the quickest way to get the antibiotics into his body. I'll mix a light sedative into the mixture, also.

[youfallback.livejournal.com]

[Carolina nods as she doesn't change her grip at all. ]

Maine. You heard him. I need you to lay down.

[agent-maine.livejournal.com]

[Yeah ... yeah, that's probably best after having been impaled by a harpoon. He's growling lowly and watching Carson as he settles himself back on the bed.]

[atadiscoverer]

Don't struggle. We need to insert the IV drip.

[Carson motions his nurse over to help prep the IV]

[youfallback.livejournal.com]

[Carolina moves with Maine as he settles back on the bed, stepping out of the nurse's way and moving to the other side of the bed.]

You're fine, Maine. [Maybe if she repeats it enough he'll eventually believe it.]