Tony always posts the most interesting things. Well this post...I'm not sure if it's the "neatest" thing, but "Flatus Odor Judge" reminds me alot of nursing.

I can't begin to explain how much smell plays a part in nursing. If you've been a doctor or a nurse long enough, somethings you can almost diagnose from smell alone.

Intestinal C. Diff. infection. The most horrific bowel movement odor imaginable that pervades throughout a unit, or a hospital floor. I was doing rounds about 3 weeks ago with one of my nurse managers. As I entered the hall - the smell about knocked me over. I asked her who had diarrhea on her unit. She told me nobody. My response was bullshit - no pun intended- someone has C. Diff. After questioning a couple of the nursing assistants, the patient was pinpointed, and 2 days later verified by lab tests.

A wound with a staph infection...very distinct. Gangrene, horrid, all you have to do is walk near a patient.

Uncontrolled diabetics urine smells just like maple syrup. Just yesterday when I went in early at breakfast time I asked the nurse on a unit I had just passed through if they were having pancakes for breakfast or if we have a new diabetic. Gross I know. Actually it was waffles for breakfast.

I could go on, but I won't. You get the idea.

Tony, I think you have the most informative, interesting blog on the net. No shit. Pun intended.