The Code

Abstract

“Code Call Baker 632,” announced an urgent voice over the hospital intercom. Simultaneously, the code beeper worn by our team's resident went off. We sprinted to the 6th floor of the Baker building. As we rounded the corner, we saw the crash cart in the hall, which directed us to the right room. Several residents were already there when we arrived. The chaos of the residents rapidly sorted itself out under the calm guidance of the senior resident, who directed the chest compressions and the Ambu bagging until the resident who would intubate the patient was ready. Someone else slipped . . .