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May 29, 2009 06:31 PM

on the other side

by cariad Premium Member

I am experiencing what it is like to be on the other side of the profession today. my nephew is in Cardiff critically ill after a crash on a bike, serious injuries, maybe brain and spinal, you know the scenario...on a vent with tubes everywhere including a concern with the pressures in his brain, of course I am getting the information from my dad who is getting it from his mum who is at the bedside and is not a medical person, but doesnt really understand what exactly is going on. so prayers and thoughts are with them all, so please pray for a good outcome to such a young person. its hard to be on the other side of the Atlantic when things are wrong.


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Old May 30, 2009, 01:30 AM

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All the best Cariad, will be thinking about your Nephew. Very difficult for you being so far away.
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from mama_d
Old May 30, 2009, 01:42 AM

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Hugs and best wishes.
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Old May 30, 2009, 06:40 AM

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((((hugs)))) to you all and please keep us updated
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from sharrie
Old May 30, 2009, 06:45 AM

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Cariad, I'm not too far away from there and know lots of people working there so please PM me if I can help
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Old May 30, 2009, 04:12 PM

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I'm so sorry, this must be dreadful for you especially being so far away. I'm praying for a happy outcome.
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from cariad
Old May 30, 2009, 06:50 PM

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no news yet, apart from the family are not even allowed to speak to him, obviously vented etc and all my brother knows is that they are trying to remove the pressure from his brain, thye have been told to fear the worst even if he survives. so will update as I hear, it is so difficult being so far away and of course, the privacy laws means that there is no point trying to call to get the correct information. so just keep praying.
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from dianah
Old May 30, 2009, 07:00 PM

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cariad, your nephew and family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Even with the privacy laws, couldn't the family give permission for you to speak w/the nurses and MDs?
Then at least someone with medical background could get the information and help explain things to the family . . .

((((((((((((((( cariad and family ))))))))))))))))))
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from canoehead
Old May 30, 2009, 07:04 PM

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Absolutely- if they asked for you to be given the information by phone then you would be in a better position to handle all the questions thay must be asking.

Best of luck.
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from RGN1
Old May 30, 2009, 09:27 PM

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So sorry to read this news Cariad, my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
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