I can look at someone the moment they come through the door and know how much trouble they're in. That part has become second nature. But my body never fully stands down, always braced for the next one who might be dying. Even at home, on my day off, I catch myself scanning strangers for signs, and I'm tired of being ready for the worst all the time.
More people experience this than they realize.
You can read a patient in seconds, but the constant readiness for disaster wears on you.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.