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re: Prayers Needed from the OT Community *Update Page 28*
Posted on 3/22/19 at 2:36 pm to RedPop4
Posted on 3/22/19 at 2:36 pm to RedPop4
Man my son started running a fever Thurs morning and all I could do was think of was you and this thread. Took him to the doc, same thing....
I just cant shake it and I can't even imagine how you are feeling. Please know my family continues to hold you in our thoughts and prayers...
I just cant shake it and I can't even imagine how you are feeling. Please know my family continues to hold you in our thoughts and prayers...
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Posted on 3/22/19 at 2:39 pm to Moustache
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What was the original reason for them keeping him there?
A fever and virus-like symptoms are usually an in and out thing at these clinics. Did the doc ever explain what he was concerned about and why he wanted to monitor him for Hours?
It sounds like there was a condition he suspected and wanted to rule out or he realized they fricked ou some how and was monitoring him just in case.
The doctor told us he wanted to get his glucose level up from 62. I believe part of the reason he was kept so long is because of how long it was taking for the IV to feed. After looking through the medical records from the clinic I see that he didn't actually have a fever. They measured him at 98.3 when checking his vitals.
His glucose levels were back up around 72 at around 4PM so I'm not sure why the doctor asked to keep him. The nurse had just come in and told my wife they were going to send him home soon and had even removed the splint on his right arm to remove the IV but the doctor stopped her.
None of his blood work results were unusual for a kid his age who had not been feeling well the previous few days.
This post was edited on 3/22/19 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 3/22/19 at 2:39 pm to redstick13
Absolutely
Many prayers!!
Many prayers!!
Posted on 3/22/19 at 2:41 pm to OKellsBells
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Redstick, am I reading that you remember the nurse saying she was giving glucose and she pushed it directly into his line by his wrist?
If that was concentrated dextrose intended for slow IV infusion then that is a very serious problem.
It's a little fuzzy now. It may have been along the lines of "this is going to help get his glucose level up".
Posted on 3/22/19 at 2:43 pm to Impotent Waffle
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Man my son started running a fever Thurs morning and all I could do was think of was you and this thread. Took him to the doc, same thing....
I'm not sure I'll ever be able to go to a doctor again without being completely paranoid about everything they do.
Posted on 3/22/19 at 2:46 pm to redstick13
Weird. I mean 62 is low but not ridiculously low. Nothing a few gummy bears wouldn’t fix. If he had a stomach virus and wasn’t eating, then he shouldn’t have been a huge threat for low blood sugar. Especially not IV fluids. Some pedialyte and light starchy foods would’ve done the trick.
This whole thing so strange.
It goes without saying I am so sorry for your loss, but as a parent of 4 myself I’m just trying to rationalize it.
This whole thing so strange.
It goes without saying I am so sorry for your loss, but as a parent of 4 myself I’m just trying to rationalize it.
Posted on 3/22/19 at 3:14 pm to redstick13
He had normal vitals/appearance and was being prepared for discharge. Suddenly the physician wanted to keep him longer. I believe the physician noticed a serious administration error when reviewing the nurse’s charting. Also the IV chart is definitely not accurate.
Everything I’ve read makes me think that facility was running far below the minimum standard of care by incompetent people the day your son went there. It’s sickening. I’m so sorry
ETA Not a single experienced medical professional has never made an error. Not recording the error or not disclosing the event to patients/family is what is unacceptable.
Everything I’ve read makes me think that facility was running far below the minimum standard of care by incompetent people the day your son went there. It’s sickening. I’m so sorry
ETA Not a single experienced medical professional has never made an error. Not recording the error or not disclosing the event to patients/family is what is unacceptable.
This post was edited on 3/22/19 at 4:17 pm
Posted on 3/22/19 at 5:07 pm to OKellsBells
Red, I’ve been reading this over the last couple of days and....there are simply no words. I’m stunned and so sorry to read about all of this.
Like others have said - Stay strong, keep putting one foot in front of the other, and especially don’t blame yourself.
Maybe this one day will help - I think it is important to remember and know what your son would want for you, for you and your wife to be able to get through, to find happiness again, and know that he will be waiting for you one day.
Praying for you and your wife.
Like others have said - Stay strong, keep putting one foot in front of the other, and especially don’t blame yourself.
Maybe this one day will help - I think it is important to remember and know what your son would want for you, for you and your wife to be able to get through, to find happiness again, and know that he will be waiting for you one day.
Praying for you and your wife.
Posted on 3/22/19 at 5:14 pm to redstick13
Damn man so sorry for your loss. Prayers sent for you and your family.
Posted on 3/22/19 at 5:47 pm to Captain Want
I was talking with my mom today about the funeral, whenever we can finally have one. I hadn't really thought about the fact we will likely have to do closed casket and how it will be like opening the wounds all over again because it will be more than a month after his passing. I've never even heard of such a thing before. It's really hard to digest.
This post was edited on 3/22/19 at 5:49 pm
Posted on 3/22/19 at 6:06 pm to redstick13
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I was talking with my mom today about the funeral, whenever we can finally have one. I hadn't really thought about the fact we will likely have to do closed casket and how it will be like opening the wounds all over again because it will be more than a month after his passing. I've never even heard of such a thing before. It's really hard to digest.
Did you get the chance to at least sit with the little man one last time to say goodbye? if not i apologize for even bringing it up. Would be really difficult to say goodbye to a casket a month later! Sorry again man! Alot of parents on this board.You have made me re think ever going to or bringing any loved one to these types of places.
This post was edited on 3/22/19 at 6:12 pm
Posted on 3/22/19 at 6:09 pm to FLObserver
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Did you get the chance to at least sit with the little man one last time to say goodbye?
Yes. The ER doctors cleaned him up the best they could and took my wife and me into the room to say goodbye. I kissed his little head, ran my hand through his hair one last time and told him "I love you my son".
This post was edited on 3/22/19 at 6:11 pm
Posted on 3/22/19 at 6:13 pm to redstick13
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Yes. The ER doctors cleaned him up the best they could and took my wife and me into the room to say goodbye. I kissed his little head, ran my hand through his hair one last time and told him "I love you my son".
Dam Man Thats Nice you got to do that
This post was edited on 3/22/19 at 6:16 pm
Posted on 3/22/19 at 6:26 pm to redstick13
quote:I hope you know that you really have the sympathy and heartbreak from all of us. I lost an unborn child and as much as that hurts I can acknowledge it probably pales in comparison to what you and your wife experienced. I know you're doing your best to be strong for her and I know you're hurting, but dont hold back.( you dont have to share here,but you can if it offers some solace) make sure you allow yourself the time to grieve your loss, you dont have to be strong, no one has to be strong enough to endure this.
Yes. The ER doctors cleaned him up the best they could and took my wife and me into the room to say goodbye. I kissed his little head, ran my hand through his hair one last time and told him "I love you my son".
Talk to a pastor a therapist, doesnt have to be now. BUt at some point allow the process.
And if you ever want to talk to a stranger that wont be embarrassed to weep with you, just reach out
This post was edited on 3/22/19 at 7:50 pm
Posted on 3/22/19 at 6:36 pm to redstick13
I wish a burden of grief could be carried by strangers so your family wouldn’t have to bear it. God hold this family tight!
Posted on 3/22/19 at 6:57 pm to redstick13
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Yes. The ER doctors cleaned him up the best they could and took my wife and me into the room to say goodbye. I kissed his little head, ran my hand through his hair one last time and told him "I love you my son".
man.. im in tears agagain.. I am praying for you. all i can do.
Posted on 3/22/19 at 7:58 pm to redstick13
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Yes. The ER doctors cleaned him up the best they could and took my wife and me into the room to say goodbye. I kissed his little head, ran my hand through his hair one last time and told him "I love you my son".
I'm so sorry, my hear just breaks for y'all.
Maybe the funeral will be somewhat therapeutic. Obviously the pain will still be there, but hopefully at that time you will have your answers and be able to begin to move forward.
This post was edited on 3/22/19 at 7:59 pm
Posted on 3/22/19 at 8:08 pm to redstick13
He looks perfect. Retired pediatric/nicu RN here. Saying sorry is just not enough.
Posted on 3/22/19 at 8:10 pm to HoustonChick86
Houstonchick, as a mother who has lost a child, I can say there is no moving forward, there is no it’s getting better. It is many many years of grief and pain and eventually one learns to live around the grief and pain. It took me 8 years.
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