on the other side

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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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All the best Cariad, will be thinking about your Nephew. Very difficult for you being so far away.

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Specializes in tele, oncology.

Hugs and best wishes.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

((((hugs)))) to you all and please keep us updated

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Specializes in Advanced Practice, surgery.

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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Specializes in Dialysis, Nephrology & Cosmetic Surgery.

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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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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Specializes in RETIRED Cath Lab/Cardiology/Radiology.

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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Specializes in ER.

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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Specializes in med/surg.

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

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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.

cariad if you can get your family to let the nurses know that they are happy for you to be given information they will speak to you.

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thanks for the support, you didnt need to post for me to know that we all care about each other, its just part of being a nurse. the latest update is that he has had the neck brace removed and they are saying there is no spinal injuries. still trying to reduce the pressure from his brain, have been told that they are reducing all his vital signs to preserve brain function, i know that we do that here with trauma and stroke victims if they meet criteria, they literally keep the body in a state of hypothermia while the body recovers, so dont know if thats what they are using. his parents are stil only allowed to look at him through glass, and are still not allowed to speak to him, so they feel useless, but obviously feel the need to be there. so we will continue to pray for him.

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