I am a patient.

I am not an Appy. a Chole. a Crani.

a Bowel Obstruction. a Transplant. a Hernia.

a VATS. a Torsion. a Carotid.

I am not a disease.

I, am a patient.

I am a patient.

I am not an a-line to be placed, an IJ to cannulate, a swan to be floated.

I am not a trachea to be intubated, a nerve to block, an epidural to be bolused.

I am not a difficult IV access, a difficult airway, or an awake fiber optic.

I am not a procedure.

I, am a patient.

I am a patient.

I am not a GA, a spinal, a MAC.

I am not a tube, an LMA, a nasal cannula.

I am not a full stomach, a CO2 retainer, or a chronic pain.

I am not an anesthetic.

I, am a patient.

I am a patient.

I am a Coworker. a Colleague. a Friend.

I am a Volunteer. a Neighbor. a Brother.

I am a Husband. a Father. a Son.

I am not a patient.

I, am a Person.