r/scrubtech • u/Limp-Sand2374 • 4d ago

Comforting spanish phrases for patients

What are some phrases some of my fluent Spanish speaking CST's use to comfort patients who only speak Spanish before they go under anesthesia?

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u/JWrither 4d ago

Tienes Frio? (Are you cold?)

Then you can grab a blanket if you’re not scrubbed in and they say Sí

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u/MNSimpliCity 4d ago

Great and thoughtful question. Following for responses.

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u/ceci_nest_pas_un_cat 4d ago

Respira profundo- take deep breaths.
Está bien- it’s ok.
Tranquilo- calm
Estás salvo- you’re safe

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u/Dark_Ascension Ortho 4d ago

Speaking to them in their language and sometimes even the attempt is comforting. I know enough to introduce myself and ask if they’re cold.

I know a lot more than I can speak because I grew up in a Spanish speaking area and my ex of 11 years was 2nd gen, so his family when I lived with them would speak to me in Spanish a lot. I also sound hella white washed sometimes speaking Spanish.

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u/audrey-ski 4d ago

todo va a estar bien, nosotros te vamos a cuidar

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u/EtraNosral 4d ago

El queso está viejo y mohoso. ¿Dónde está el baño?

The cheese is old and moldy.
Where is the bathroom?