I am a cna student - entering RN nursing program this fall.
My son (17) came down with the flu this morning - with the diah. and some really severe vomiting. After the latest round he came and sat next to me on the couch and said he didn't feel good.
He was really pale and listless so I checked his temp- 98.9
His head lolled forward and his body followed, I pushed him back on the couch and
he said he couldn't see. Everything was black.
His pupils were totally dialated and he was white -absolutely no color- even his lips.
I called our doctor to see which hospital to take him to - now 2 minutes elapsed and still no vision.
Breifed doctor on stats and he chuckled and said "Isn't the human body FUN???" -NOT the best thing to say to a panic stricken mom.
Said it was a vagel(?sp?) His eyes got congested from the violent vomiting, to lay him down flat. By this time, Alex could see outlines and pupils were contracting again. By the time I got off the phone, Alex could see again, and there he lies in my living room where I can watch him. Total blindness time: 6 minutes + 2 min. partial sight.
Can someone tell me more of what happened? I have been trying to find something on the internet, but obviously am not using the correct search information.
I just got back from the ER. They did a CAT scan - neg. and gave 1 1/2 bags of fluid and a shot to stop the vomiting. The first diagnosis was upheld -vagelling. I now have a LOT of information on the subject!
Which was the purpose of my first post - info on Vagelling - NOT what is the matter with my child.
I already had checked with our family doctor (who answered in a too humerous way!!!) about the problem. After talking to an opthamologist at our local hosp., SHE suggested going to the ER to have further tests run, which is what I did.
Thankfully everything is ok - and thanks for your kind concern!! Thats why I joined the group - I really appreciate the helpfullness of all who responded. Thanks.
I agree am glad he is ok,for now, but is leaving for a night class now as your ill son sleeps, as you posted in the Student nursing forum the right choice? Sorry if he is sleeping and you dont know what his condition is after he wakes up, i think id scrap the class and take care of the son.
this happend to me once, i had a little too much to drink and was violently vommitting my guts out, i thought i just had blurry vision from being drunk but my friends took me to the hospital because i went unconscience, when i did wake up i couldn't see and i had broken bl vessels in my eyes, everything was fine it was just a combination of being drunk and literally puking too hard! i was able to see about 5 minutes after waking up and the broken bl vessels resolved in about 2 weeks but let me tell you i looked like a demon for that time! Glad everything is ok!
I had a patient who had something like that. He had autonomic dysreflexia (?), then when the stimulus causing it was removed, his blood pressure dropped into the 60's, systolic - he remained alert, but coudn't see at all for probably 1/2 hr. after his initial B/P drop. It was scarey for all of us, but thankfully nothing came of it as far as we could tell. (Of course, he was "worked up" by the doctors to check on him)
I have had a vasovagal response like that before (more than once).......my vision just goes blank for a while (I don't know how long), then I either pass out, or if I can, sit down with my head between my legs. My vision usually returns slowly. First time this happened I was in second grade. Was scary, but I (at the time) took it as "normal". Hope your son feels better.
I'd demand a referral to a neurologist from your primary care provider, especially while your son is still on your insurance. Could be something simple, but who knows. Let a specialist decide!!!!
Geez guys, try not to jump to such conclusions! Lauree sounds like a caring a dedicated mother to me. It doesn't seem like she needs to be reminded of how to take care of her son. IF you think she needs to take him to the ER stat, just say so and leave the judgements about why she checked on the computer first and why she is attending her class, out, OK??
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I just got back from the ER. They did a CAT scan - neg. and gave 1 1/2 bags of fluid and a shot to stop the vomiting. The first diagnosis was upheld -vagelling. I now have a LOT of information on the subject!
Which was the purpose of my first post - info on Vagelling - NOT what is the matter with my child.
I already had checked with our family doctor (who answered in a too humerous way!!!) about the problem. After talking to an opthamologist at our local hosp., SHE suggested going to the ER to have further tests run, which is what I did.
Thankfully everything is ok - and thanks for your kind concern!! Thats why I joined the group - I really appreciate the helpfullness of all who responded. Thanks.
Lauree