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Wuhan Coronavirus is impacting my family apparently
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:44 pm
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:44 pm
First off, none of us have it as far as I know. But it’s having a pretty direct and profound impact tonight nonetheless. It started earlier today when my MIL had to call paramedics to take my step-FIL to the hospital because his kidneys have totally shut down. He’s 82 and frankly, I’m surprised he’s still alive. He’s in the final stages of congestive heat failure and just about everything has already shutdown. They’ve admitted him to ICU. His blood pressure is 80something over 40something and he’s very incoherent.
Because of quarantine rules in place, no visitors are allowed in ICU under any circumstances. Not only can my MIL not go back to his room, she can’t even remain at the hospital. They escorted her out of the building. Basically because of the Wuhan Coronavirus virus, my step-FIL will most likely die alone sometime within the next day or two. My MIL is beside herself.
Because of quarantine rules in place, no visitors are allowed in ICU under any circumstances. Not only can my MIL not go back to his room, she can’t even remain at the hospital. They escorted her out of the building. Basically because of the Wuhan Coronavirus virus, my step-FIL will most likely die alone sometime within the next day or two. My MIL is beside herself.
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Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:45 pm to Darth_Vader
That is pretty tragic and horrible.
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:45 pm to Darth_Vader
Uh not to be mean but if he is that sick and feeble why even admit to ICU? Let him die in peace at home
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:45 pm to Darth_Vader
frick
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:45 pm to Darth_Vader
That is horrible. So very sad and I’m so sorry for what your family is dealing with. No one should have to die alone, unless that is their wish.
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:45 pm to Darth_Vader
quote:sorry to hear that
Basically because of the Wuhan Coronavirus virus, my step-FIL will most likely die alone sometime within the next day or two. My MIL is beside herself
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:45 pm to Darth_Vader
They can’t bring him home?
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:46 pm to Darth_Vader
Damn. I hope they can work something out. That is terrible.
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:47 pm to Cosmo
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Uh not to be mean but if he is that sick and feeble why even admit to ICU? Let him die in peace at home
My MIL is very old-school Southern Baptist lady. The thought of letting someone die, anyone, is foreign to her.
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:48 pm to Darth_Vader
Sorry to hear this Darth.
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:51 pm to Darth_Vader
That sucks and I'm sorry to hear it.
I am always amazed at the discomforts and lack of significance given to events (like weddings or births, or as here, final days) during difficult periods in history (or sometimes just due to limitations of prior times). Getting a letter your dad died 6 weeks ago, etc.
I don't think we're going to experience that like those before us did, but unfortunately we're going to get a taste of how those things are mostly luxuries of modernity that we take for granted.
I am always amazed at the discomforts and lack of significance given to events (like weddings or births, or as here, final days) during difficult periods in history (or sometimes just due to limitations of prior times). Getting a letter your dad died 6 weeks ago, etc.
I don't think we're going to experience that like those before us did, but unfortunately we're going to get a taste of how those things are mostly luxuries of modernity that we take for granted.
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:51 pm to LegendInMyMind
Once he was moved into a locked down ICU, could he even ever be moved out to hospice care without a 14 day quarantine?
I'm so sorry for your MIL. And I feel helpless for her. And for your wife.
All the ramifications of decisions made without looking at all the other ripple effects.
The two hospital ships that are being moved. But not ready yet. I think I heard they will be for 'regular' hospital needs, no Corona. But for now, there's nothing like that most places.
I'm so sorry for your MIL. And I feel helpless for her. And for your wife.
All the ramifications of decisions made without looking at all the other ripple effects.
The two hospital ships that are being moved. But not ready yet. I think I heard they will be for 'regular' hospital needs, no Corona. But for now, there's nothing like that most places.
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:52 pm to Darth_Vader
Sorry to hear this man
Hopefully he pulls through and everything’s ok
Hopefully he pulls through and everything’s ok
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:54 pm to Darth_Vader
See if you can get in touch with a local hospice. They can bring him home and have a DME company bring a hospital bed, oxygen concentrator, and suction machine.
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:54 pm to fallguy_1978
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Sorry to hear this Darth.
Thanks. We weren’t able to go because my wife did not want to risk me going there and getting infected or her going and bringing it back to me.
The worst part is my MIL said he was really confused and didn’t know where he was or what was going on. And now he’s there alone. That’s a terrible way to spend your last hours.
One other thing, my MIL was told by the hospital they currently do not have any Covid patients.
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:54 pm to Darth_Vader
Family competition to live twice
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:55 pm to Darth_Vader
My mother just passed from the same thing. Sorry that yall are having to deal with that. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:55 pm to Chad504boy
Jesus Chad
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:57 pm to Chad504boy
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Chad504boy
not the time. go be a dick somewhere else.
Sorry to hear Darth. I hope you guys find some comfort.
Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:57 pm to Darth_Vader
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The worst part is my MIL said he was really confused and didn’t know where he was or what was going on. And now he’s there alone. That’s a terrible way to spend your last hours.
Heartbreaking
I am so sorry
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