Joe King
Fairly well known member from Malvern
Sorry about this post guys, but just feel I need to look for a bit of moral support.
My wife, who is 75, was rushed to hospital today. She had spent nearly 2 hours on our bedroom floor. I tried my hardest to get her up, but failed. In the end, I called 999 to ask for help. The paramedics came fairly quickly but they also spent about another 30 to 40 minutes trying to lift her. She's a big lass and she was in a small space between our bed and dressing table. Anyway, they eventually got her up onto a chair, then after checking her vital signs, said she needs to go to hospital ASAP. After they took her, I got a phone call from the duty doctor to say she has only 80% oxygen intake where it should be 95%. She is also anemic and has sepsis. They want to give her a blood transfusion. He also asked me about DNR (do not resuscitate) and said it would be best not to as her heart would not stand thumping her chest or the use of a defibrillator. The first 48 hours are crucial.
I'm preparing myself for the worst.
Sorry for this long post lads, but as I'm not religious in any way, if any of you guys are, say a prayer for my lovely missus please.
Much love JK (formally Houchens Head)
My wife, who is 75, was rushed to hospital today. She had spent nearly 2 hours on our bedroom floor. I tried my hardest to get her up, but failed. In the end, I called 999 to ask for help. The paramedics came fairly quickly but they also spent about another 30 to 40 minutes trying to lift her. She's a big lass and she was in a small space between our bed and dressing table. Anyway, they eventually got her up onto a chair, then after checking her vital signs, said she needs to go to hospital ASAP. After they took her, I got a phone call from the duty doctor to say she has only 80% oxygen intake where it should be 95%. She is also anemic and has sepsis. They want to give her a blood transfusion. He also asked me about DNR (do not resuscitate) and said it would be best not to as her heart would not stand thumping her chest or the use of a defibrillator. The first 48 hours are crucial.
I'm preparing myself for the worst.
Sorry for this long post lads, but as I'm not religious in any way, if any of you guys are, say a prayer for my lovely missus please.
Much love JK (formally Houchens Head)