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Even More Tired

by Reynolds on Sat 05 Feb 2005 02:38 PM GMT | Permanent Link | Cosmos

Todays functioning is brought to you by...

Four Red Bull, and a 3L bottle of Coke

CAFFEINE.

Actually, the majority of the NHS is fueled by caffeine and chocolate. This is why there are no old ambulance crews.

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Re: Even More Tired

by Anonymous at 04:11PM (GMT) on Feb 5, 2005 | Permanent Link

Looks like my locker at work, and the boot of my car, and my handbag, and my glovebox, and my desk draws.. Mmmm Another night shift tonight...

Re: Even More Tired

by Anonymous at 04:43PM (GMT) on Feb 5, 2005 | Permanent Link

Hooray for caffeine! All this fighting over oil, imagine the advantage 3rd world countries would have over civilized nations if all the caffeine were taken away.

Mmm. Gives me good breakfast ideas...

-Madpercolator

Re: Even More Tired

by Wavey at 06:21PM (GMT) on Feb 5, 2005 | Permanent Link

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Red Bull

I think it should be free to the NHS staff on a governement scheme!

Re: Even More Tired

by astrid at 07:48PM (GMT) on Feb 5, 2005 | Permanent Link

How long is all that meant to last? Don't you get whopping caffeine/sugar crashes? I feel sick looking at that picture only because Red Bull is evil, fantastic, vile, lovely stuff. Very bad for you. Tut tut but looking at the other comments - thank god for it!

Re: Even More Tired

by vurtuali at 06:41PM (GMT) on Feb 10, 2005 | Permanent Link

Hoorah for caffeine, the oil that keeps the wheels of the mighty NHS juggernaut turning. At my place of work, Maxwell House is provided in large catering tins that last approx 24hrs!! Despite the fact that it tastes somewhat like sweet battery acid and gives us the fear of perf GI's. I have had countless conversations about half life of caffeine, and optimum doses needed between breaks to acheive optimum working alertness balance against side effects of stomach cramps and shakes that effect patient safety. Have you tried Rocket Fuel, a high caffeine instant coffe with added Guarana. Tastes like s*** but does the job a treat. Heres for a self medicating NHS workforce.

Re: Re: Even More Tired

by vurtuali at 06:47PM (GMT) on Feb 10, 2005 | Permanent Link

Additional: The NHS Latte
Take one polystyrene cup, add two generous spoonfuls of cheap instant coffee, sugar to taste and half fill with milk. Top up with hot, not boiling, water and stir until most, but not all, of the dark brown scum disapears.

This provides a decent dose of caffeine that can be drunk very rapidly, as no cooling needed, making it perfect for the generously long breaks tha NHS offers. I am currently in negotiations with Starbucks for this recipe so keep it under your hat.

Re: Re: Re: Even More Tired

by Reynolds at 07:23PM (GMT) on Feb 10, 2005 | Permanent Link

...And that is exactly how I take my coffee, and have for years after working in A&E. For pretty much the reasons you mention.

Re: Even More Tired

by papermoon at 07:41PM (GMT) on Feb 10, 2005 | Permanent Link

I like the sound of this "rocket fuel".

Is it legal?

L

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