You calmed my fear
Cannulated my vein
Examined my airway
Monitored my heart
Erased my consciousness
Stole my breath
Blocked my receptors
Supported my circulation
Replaced my blood
Warmed my skin
Then whispered, “We’re done…”
Thank you
Permission to reprint granted to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Inc., and Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., by copyright author/owner.
2016
