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The only time I've been in an ambulance was to accompany a family member who'd had a Stoke.. They died a few days later | |||
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"I went to A&E on 22 Jan for severe, intractable pain, loss of function in my leg and urinary retention. I was admitted that night and remain here, as we try to work out WTF is going on. "  Sorry to read this. I hope you feel better soon and get some answers. | |||
"I've been in an ambulance 3 times. Once was when our eldest son was 6 weeks old and needing transported from one hospital to another for an operation. The 2nd time was when our youngest son had fallen at nursery, they called the ambulance when he lost consciousness, and the 3rd time was when my youngest son was a toddler and having breathing difficulties. People who call ambulances out for non emergencies should be fined. I think nowadays the wait for an ambulance would be too long, that I think I would drive to the hospital." We don't wait for ambulances when the baby has breathing problems now. She goes in a cab. | |||
"I’ve been to A&E for broken bones and miscarriages I drove myself every time as I didn’t want to wait four hours for an ambulance " In my opinion both are wothy of an ambulance but I get it quicker to make you own way. Hope your on the UP | |||
"I went to A&E on 22 Jan for severe, intractable pain, loss of function in my leg and urinary retention. I was admitted that night and remain here, as we try to work out WTF is going on. " You're still there? Did you get the scan results back? | |||
"I went to A&E on 22 Jan for severe, intractable pain, loss of function in my leg and urinary retention. I was admitted that night and remain here, as we try to work out WTF is going on. " Sorry to you but how are the ducks Don't worry everyone it's a personal joke. So are you still in. | |||
"I went to A&E on 22 Jan for severe, intractable pain, loss of function in my leg and urinary retention. I was admitted that night and remain here, as we try to work out WTF is going on. " Any further forward? | |||
"I've been in an ambulance 3 times. Once was when our eldest son was 6 weeks old and needing transported from one hospital to another for an operation. The 2nd time was when our youngest son had fallen at nursery, they called the ambulance when he lost consciousness, and the 3rd time was when my youngest son was a toddler and having breathing difficulties. People who call ambulances out for non emergencies should be fined. I think nowadays the wait for an ambulance would be too long, that I think I would drive to the hospital. We don't wait for ambulances when the baby has breathing problems now. She goes in a cab. " And that is not right but you are doing what is best for the ones you love. | |||
"Being knocked of a bike, breaking a bone, being shot in the eye, slicing your toe in the local swimming baths, you know the usual stuff." Wth 
Wait.... Shot in the eye? | |||
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"I went to a&e once when I broke my wrist. Mr N drive me there. I would call an ambulance for suspected heart attack, heavy bleeding and similar because the call handler would be able to talk me through appropriate action. Broken bones I'd get a lift or drive someone myself unless it was an open fracture. If an elderly person has fallen and it was safe to do so I'd get help and lift them myself." If they can’t stand up themselves after a fall, don’t lift them. That’s the first rule of moving and assisting training  | |||
"I've been in an ambulance 3 times. Once was when our eldest son was 6 weeks old and needing transported from one hospital to another for an operation. The 2nd time was when our youngest son had fallen at nursery, they called the ambulance when he lost consciousness, and the 3rd time was when my youngest son was a toddler and having breathing difficulties. People who call ambulances out for non emergencies should be fined. I think nowadays the wait for an ambulance would be too long, that I think I would drive to the hospital. We don't wait for ambulances when the baby has breathing problems now. She goes in a cab. And that is not right but you are doing what is best for the ones you love. " It's quicker than waiting; or my son drops me to hers to babysit the others and then takes her. Thankfully it doesn't happen often. | |||
 When it is, we can look at completion dates. There's no way I can go home at the moment because there's no way I can do stairs  | |||
"I went to a&e once when I broke my wrist. Mr N drive me there. I would call an ambulance for suspected heart attack, heavy bleeding and similar because the call handler would be able to talk me through appropriate action. Broken bones I'd get a lift or drive someone myself unless it was an open fracture. If an elderly person has fallen and it was safe to do so I'd get help and lift them myself. If they can’t stand up themselves after a fall, don’t lift them. That’s the first rule of moving and assisting training "Thank you, that's useful to know  .
How long is it safe for them to remain on the floor? | |||
"I went to a&e once when I broke my wrist. Mr N drive me there. I would call an ambulance for suspected heart attack, heavy bleeding and similar because the call handler would be able to talk me through appropriate action. Broken bones I'd get a lift or drive someone myself unless it was an open fracture. If an elderly person has fallen and it was safe to do so I'd get help and lift them myself. If they can’t stand up themselves after a fall, don’t lift them. That’s the first rule of moving and assisting training "I did not know that and if that's the only thing that comes out of this Forum I'll take it. Thank you. | |||
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"^^^Thanks everyone. Yes, I'm still here. Nothing exciting has shown on a hip x-ray and a pelvic scan. I'm on Oxycodone for pain but if I do anything other than recline in the bed, the pain continues. I'm waiting for other specialities to review to things but everything takes time. Physio came today but couldn't offer much because they want my pain better controlled BUT Oxycodone is the top level mega stuff! It's very frustrating and baffling. So, here I remain. That last duck is not yet in the row, no When it is, we can look at completion dates. There's no way I can go home at the moment because there's no way I can do stairs "Thanks you do make me smile when I'm down so meny ducks lol | |||
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"I was a paramedic for twenty years, in both urban and rural services. In that time, some of the LOB (load of bollocks,as we used to call them) calls included - broken fingernail, run out of tampons, run out of paracetamol, bruised bicep, toothache, and all too frequently, hangovers, where the "patient" expected us to call their boss to say they were at death's door and wouldn't be in to work. Plus, of course, approximately 75% of LOB calls would involve alcohol. The problem is, those who abuse the system know exactly how to abuse it. All you have to say is that you have difficulty breathing, or have a "fluttery" feeling in your chest and you go Cat A. Amazingly, these conditions often cleared up completely when we arrived, leaving us with a "but while you're here...." scenario." Sorry to hear I WAS but guess it was not what you signed up for hence the Forum your input is appreciated buy most just not all | |||
"I was a paramedic for twenty years, in both urban and rural services. In that time, some of the LOB (load of bollocks,as we used to call them) calls included - broken fingernail, run out of tampons, run out of paracetamol, bruised bicep, toothache, and all too frequently, hangovers, where the "patient" expected us to call their boss to say they were at death's door and wouldn't be in to work. Plus, of course, approximately 75% of LOB calls would involve alcohol. The problem is, those who abuse the system know exactly how to abuse it. All you have to say is that you have difficulty breathing, or have a "fluttery" feeling in your chest and you go Cat A. Amazingly, these conditions often cleared up completely when we arrived, leaving us with a "but while you're here...." scenario." Flaming heck! I'd be too ashamed | |||
"I was a paramedic for twenty years, in both urban and rural services. In that time, some of the LOB (load of bollocks,as we used to call them) calls included - broken fingernail, run out of tampons, run out of paracetamol, bruised bicep, toothache, and all too frequently, hangovers, where the "patient" expected us to call their boss to say they were at death's door and wouldn't be in to work. Plus, of course, approximately 75% of LOB calls would involve alcohol. The problem is, those who abuse the system know exactly how to abuse it. All you have to say is that you have difficulty breathing, or have a "fluttery" feeling in your chest and you go Cat A. Amazingly, these conditions often cleared up completely when we arrived, leaving us with a "but while you're here...." scenario." There are some very odd cases on this ward, of people who scream and cry for strong pain medicine and get very angry if it's 1min overdue, but in between times, are roaming up and down, going outside, to the hospital shop and all sorts. Not exactly presenting like someone in severe pain. The room next door looks like a tuck shop, such is the amount of snacks, chocolate etc. It's just quite odd. We also have an inpatient under 24/7 policeman guard and there's a lot of kicking off in that room | |||
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"I was a paramedic for twenty years, in both urban and rural services. In that time, some of the LOB (load of bollocks,as we used to call them) calls included - broken fingernail, run out of tampons, run out of paracetamol, bruised bicep, toothache, and all too frequently, hangovers, where the "patient" expected us to call their boss to say they were at death's door and wouldn't be in to work. Plus, of course, approximately 75% of LOB calls would involve alcohol. The problem is, those who abuse the system know exactly how to abuse it. All you have to say is that you have difficulty breathing, or have a "fluttery" feeling in your chest and you go Cat A. Amazingly, these conditions often cleared up completely when we arrived, leaving us with a "but while you're here...." scenario. There are some very odd cases on this ward, of people who scream and cry for strong pain medicine and get very angry if it's 1min overdue, but in between times, are roaming up and down, going outside, to the hospital shop and all sorts. Not exactly presenting like someone in severe pain. The room next door looks like a tuck shop, such is the amount of snacks, chocolate etc. It's just quite odd. We also have an inpatient under 24/7 policeman guard and there's a lot of kicking off in that room "Wow sounds awful! Bet your not getting much rest!! Xx | |||
"I went to a&e once when I broke my wrist. Mr N drive me there. I would call an ambulance for suspected heart attack, heavy bleeding and similar because the call handler would be able to talk me through appropriate action. Broken bones I'd get a lift or drive someone myself unless it was an open fracture. If an elderly person has fallen and it was safe to do so I'd get help and lift them myself. If they can’t stand up themselves after a fall, don’t lift them. That’s the first rule of moving and assisting training
Thank you, that's useful to know .
How long is it safe for them to remain on the floor?"This is a good point. I agree with the poster you're responding to, to an extent. If it's an elderly or vulnerable person, who has fallen in the street and it's cold and wet, they shouldn't be left lying for more than a minute or two. Shock sets in quickly. If they can sit up on their own or with minimal assistance and no pain, move each limb up and out with no pain, it is safer to move them than leave them lying. | |||
"Last time I went to A&E was because I got bitten by a cat, and needed a tetanus shot. Only ever called an ambulance once when my back went. Had to be given gas and air to get me out of my car XX" That happened to me in Asda one evening. I bent down to pick something from a bottom shelf and slowly crumpled to the floor, in excruciating pain. They called an ambulance for me and I had to drag myself onto the gurney as it was too painful to be lifted. I think I had wiped that embarrassing situation from my memory. | |||
"I was a paramedic for twenty years, in both urban and rural services. In that time, some of the LOB (load of bollocks,as we used to call them) calls included - broken fingernail, run out of tampons, run out of paracetamol, bruised bicep, toothache, and all too frequently, hangovers, where the "patient" expected us to call their boss to say they were at death's door and wouldn't be in to work. Plus, of course, approximately 75% of LOB calls would involve alcohol. The problem is, those who abuse the system know exactly how to abuse it. All you have to say is that you have difficulty breathing, or have a "fluttery" feeling in your chest and you go Cat A. Amazingly, these conditions often cleared up completely when we arrived, leaving us with a "but while you're here...." scenario. There are some very odd cases on this ward, of people who scream and cry for strong pain medicine and get very angry if it's 1min overdue, but in between times, are roaming up and down, going outside, to the hospital shop and all sorts. Not exactly presenting like someone in severe pain. The room next door looks like a tuck shop, such is the amount of snacks, chocolate etc. It's just quite odd. We also have an inpatient under 24/7 policeman guard and there's a lot of kicking off in that room "That's the sort of room the Wife works in Mental Health. | |||
"I went to a&e once when I broke my wrist. Mr N drive me there. I would call an ambulance for suspected heart attack, heavy bleeding and similar because the call handler would be able to talk me through appropriate action. Broken bones I'd get a lift or drive someone myself unless it was an open fracture. If an elderly person has fallen and it was safe to do so I'd get help and lift them myself. If they can’t stand up themselves after a fall, don’t lift them. That’s the first rule of moving and assisting training
Thank you, that's useful to know .
How long is it safe for them to remain on the floor?
This is a good point. I agree with the poster you're responding to, to an extent. If it's an elderly or vulnerable person, who has fallen in the street and it's cold and wet, they shouldn't be left lying for more than a minute or two. Shock sets in quickly. If they can sit up on their own or with minimal assistance and no pain, move each limb up and out with no pain, it is safer to move them than leave them lying."I'm asking because my dad is in his mid nineties and becoming more and more unsteady. I envisage a time in the near future where he'll fall | |||
" There are some very odd cases on this ward, of people who scream and cry for strong pain medicine and get very angry if it's 1min overdue, but in between times, are roaming up and down, going outside, to the hospital shop and all sorts. Not exactly presenting like someone in severe pain. The room next door looks like a tuck shop, such is the amount of snacks, chocolate etc. It's just quite odd. We also have an inpatient under 24/7 policeman guard and there's a lot of kicking off in that room
That's the sort of room the Wife works in Mental Health.
"This is a gynecology/women's health ward. The area with the patient under gusrd is the early pregnancy ward. We don't know anything much about the young lady but we can see the police guards and we can obviously hear when things turn confrontational. Which they did in spectacular fashion just as the night shift started. | |||
" There are some very odd cases on this ward, of people who scream and cry for strong pain medicine and get very angry if it's 1min overdue, but in between times, are roaming up and down, going outside, to the hospital shop and all sorts. Not exactly presenting like someone in severe pain. The room next door looks like a tuck shop, such is the amount of snacks, chocolate etc. It's just quite odd. We also have an inpatient under 24/7 policeman guard and there's a lot of kicking off in that room
That's the sort of room the Wife works in Mental Health.
This is a gynecology/women's health ward. The area with the patient under gusrd is the early pregnancy ward. We don't know anything much about the young lady but we can see the police guards and we can obviously hear when things turn confrontational. Which they did in spectacular fashion just as the night shift started. "Oh god! It's not great when you're vulnerable is it | |||
" There are some very odd cases on this ward, of people who scream and cry for strong pain medicine and get very angry if it's 1min overdue, but in between times, are roaming up and down, going outside, to the hospital shop and all sorts. Not exactly presenting like someone in severe pain. The room next door looks like a tuck shop, such is the amount of snacks, chocolate etc. It's just quite odd. We also have an inpatient under 24/7 policeman guard and there's a lot of kicking off in that room
That's the sort of room the Wife works in Mental Health.
This is a gynecology/women's health ward. The area with the patient under gusrd is the early pregnancy ward. We don't know anything much about the young lady but we can see the police guards and we can obviously hear when things turn confrontational. Which they did in spectacular fashion just as the night shift started. "You need some ear plugs! | |||
" There are some very odd cases on this ward, of people who scream and cry for strong pain medicine and get very angry if it's 1min overdue, but in between times, are roaming up and down, going outside, to the hospital shop and all sorts. Not exactly presenting like someone in severe pain. The room next door looks like a tuck shop, such is the amount of snacks, chocolate etc. It's just quite odd. We also have an inpatient under 24/7 policeman guard and there's a lot of kicking off in that room
That's the sort of room the Wife works in Mental Health.
This is a gynecology/women's health ward. The area with the patient under gusrd is the early pregnancy ward. We don't know anything much about the young lady but we can see the police guards and we can obviously hear when things turn confrontational. Which they did in spectacular fashion just as the night shift started.
You need some ear plugs! "Would you believe it, our night nurse (favourite nurse in this room) has provided us all with foam ear plugs  | |||
"I went to a&e once when I broke my wrist. Mr N drive me there. I would call an ambulance for suspected heart attack, heavy bleeding and similar because the call handler would be able to talk me through appropriate action. Broken bones I'd get a lift or drive someone myself unless it was an open fracture. If an elderly person has fallen and it was safe to do so I'd get help and lift them myself. If they can’t stand up themselves after a fall, don’t lift them. That’s the first rule of moving and assisting training
Thank you, that's useful to know .
How long is it safe for them to remain on the floor?
This is a good point. I agree with the poster you're responding to, to an extent. If it's an elderly or vulnerable person, who has fallen in the street and it's cold and wet, they shouldn't be left lying for more than a minute or two. Shock sets in quickly. If they can sit up on their own or with minimal assistance and no pain, move each limb up and out with no pain, it is safer to move them than leave them lying.
I'm asking because my dad is in his mid nineties and becoming more and more unsteady. I envisage a time in the near future where he'll fall"My experience with nonagenarians is that they're terrified of going to hospital for any reason! But if he falls at home, you can assess him in the same way - check he's in no pain, make sure both his legs are still the same length (fractured neck of femur is very common in falls for the elderly and it will cause foreshortening of the affected leg), get him to move his limbs as I mentioned, and get him to do as much of the moving he can for himself. | |||
"I went to a&e once when I broke my wrist. Mr N drive me there. I would call an ambulance for suspected heart attack, heavy bleeding and similar because the call handler would be able to talk me through appropriate action. Broken bones I'd get a lift or drive someone myself unless it was an open fracture. If an elderly person has fallen and it was safe to do so I'd get help and lift them myself. If they can’t stand up themselves after a fall, don’t lift them. That’s the first rule of moving and assisting training
Thank you, that's useful to know .
How long is it safe for them to remain on the floor?
This is a good point. I agree with the poster you're responding to, to an extent. If it's an elderly or vulnerable person, who has fallen in the street and it's cold and wet, they shouldn't be left lying for more than a minute or two. Shock sets in quickly. If they can sit up on their own or with minimal assistance and no pain, move each limb up and out with no pain, it is safer to move them than leave them lying.
I'm asking because my dad is in his mid nineties and becoming more and more unsteady. I envisage a time in the near future where he'll fall
My experience with nonagenarians is that they're terrified of going to hospital for any reason! But if he falls at home, you can assess him in the same way - check he's in no pain, make sure both his legs are still the same length (fractured neck of femur is very common in falls for the elderly and it will cause foreshortening of the affected leg), get him to move his limbs as I mentioned, and get him to do as much of the moving he can for himself. "Oh, and bloody huge congratulations to him for being in his mid-nineties and not falling yet. That's rare | |||
" There are some very odd cases on this ward, of people who scream and cry for strong pain medicine and get very angry if it's 1min overdue, but in between times, are roaming up and down, going outside, to the hospital shop and all sorts. Not exactly presenting like someone in severe pain. The room next door looks like a tuck shop, such is the amount of snacks, chocolate etc. It's just quite odd. We also have an inpatient under 24/7 policeman guard and there's a lot of kicking off in that room
That's the sort of room the Wife works in Mental Health.
This is a gynecology/women's health ward. The area with the patient under gusrd is the early pregnancy ward. We don't know anything much about the young lady but we can see the police guards and we can obviously hear when things turn confrontational. Which they did in spectacular fashion just as the night shift started.
You need some ear plugs!
Would you believe it, our night nurse (favourite nurse in this room) has provided us all with foam ear plugs " ahhhhh good night's sleep hopefully  | |||
"I went to a&e once when I broke my wrist. Mr N drive me there. I would call an ambulance for suspected heart attack, heavy bleeding and similar because the call handler would be able to talk me through appropriate action. Broken bones I'd get a lift or drive someone myself unless it was an open fracture. If an elderly person has fallen and it was safe to do so I'd get help and lift them myself. If they can’t stand up themselves after a fall, don’t lift them. That’s the first rule of moving and assisting training
Thank you, that's useful to know .
How long is it safe for them to remain on the floor?
This is a good point. I agree with the poster you're responding to, to an extent. If it's an elderly or vulnerable person, who has fallen in the street and it's cold and wet, they shouldn't be left lying for more than a minute or two. Shock sets in quickly. If they can sit up on their own or with minimal assistance and no pain, move each limb up and out with no pain, it is safer to move them than leave them lying.
I'm asking because my dad is in his mid nineties and becoming more and more unsteady. I envisage a time in the near future where he'll fall
My experience with nonagenarians is that they're terrified of going to hospital for any reason! But if he falls at home, you can assess him in the same way - check he's in no pain, make sure both his legs are still the same length (fractured neck of femur is very common in falls for the elderly and it will cause foreshortening of the affected leg), get him to move his limbs as I mentioned, and get him to do as much of the moving he can for himself. "Thank you  . Getting him to hospital would be about as easy as knitting fog | |||
"I went to a&e once when I broke my wrist. Mr N drive me there. I would call an ambulance for suspected heart attack, heavy bleeding and similar because the call handler would be able to talk me through appropriate action. Broken bones I'd get a lift or drive someone myself unless it was an open fracture. If an elderly person has fallen and it was safe to do so I'd get help and lift them myself. If they can’t stand up themselves after a fall, don’t lift them. That’s the first rule of moving and assisting training
Thank you, that's useful to know .
How long is it safe for them to remain on the floor?
This is a good point. I agree with the poster you're responding to, to an extent. If it's an elderly or vulnerable person, who has fallen in the street and it's cold and wet, they shouldn't be left lying for more than a minute or two. Shock sets in quickly. If they can sit up on their own or with minimal assistance and no pain, move each limb up and out with no pain, it is safer to move them than leave them lying.
I'm asking because my dad is in his mid nineties and becoming more and more unsteady. I envisage a time in the near future where he'll fall
My experience with nonagenarians is that they're terrified of going to hospital for any reason! But if he falls at home, you can assess him in the same way - check he's in no pain, make sure both his legs are still the same length (fractured neck of femur is very common in falls for the elderly and it will cause foreshortening of the affected leg), get him to move his limbs as I mentioned, and get him to do as much of the moving he can for himself.
Oh, and bloody huge congratulations to him for being in his mid-nineties and not falling yet. That's rare "Well, if he's fallen he's got himself up. I've noticed bruises on his face which he insists are from bumping into things. | |||
" There are some very odd cases on this ward, of people who scream and cry for strong pain medicine and get very angry if it's 1min overdue, but in between times, are roaming up and down, going outside, to the hospital shop and all sorts. Not exactly presenting like someone in severe pain. The room next door looks like a tuck shop, such is the amount of snacks, chocolate etc. It's just quite odd. We also have an inpatient under 24/7 policeman guard and there's a lot of kicking off in that room
That's the sort of room the Wife works in Mental Health.
This is a gynecology/women's health ward. The area with the patient under gusrd is the early pregnancy ward. We don't know anything much about the young lady but we can see the police guards and we can obviously hear when things turn confrontational. Which they did in spectacular fashion just as the night shift started. "So posable out of prison to have a baby don't quote me on that... | |||
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"I went to a&e once when I broke my wrist. Mr N drive me there. I would call an ambulance for suspected heart attack, heavy bleeding and similar because the call handler would be able to talk me through appropriate action. Broken bones I'd get a lift or drive someone myself unless it was an open fracture. If an elderly person has fallen and it was safe to do so I'd get help and lift them myself. If they can’t stand up themselves after a fall, don’t lift them. That’s the first rule of moving and assisting training
Thank you, that's useful to know .
How long is it safe for them to remain on the floor?
This is a good point. I agree with the poster you're responding to, to an extent. If it's an elderly or vulnerable person, who has fallen in the street and it's cold and wet, they shouldn't be left lying for more than a minute or two. Shock sets in quickly. If they can sit up on their own or with minimal assistance and no pain, move each limb up and out with no pain, it is safer to move them than leave them lying.
I'm asking because my dad is in his mid nineties and becoming more and more unsteady. I envisage a time in the near future where he'll fall
My experience with nonagenarians is that they're terrified of going to hospital for any reason! But if he falls at home, you can assess him in the same way - check he's in no pain, make sure both his legs are still the same length (fractured neck of femur is very common in falls for the elderly and it will cause foreshortening of the affected leg), get him to move his limbs as I mentioned, and get him to do as much of the moving he can for himself.
Oh, and bloody huge congratulations to him for being in his mid-nineties and not falling yet. That's rare
Well, if he's fallen he's got himself up. I've noticed bruises on his face which he insists are from bumping into things. "Sorry to use this term for a mid-90-year old, but have you "child-proofed" his home as much as possible? Bit of foam round sharp table corners, no loose rugs etc. If you've had kids, I'm sure you'll know. | |||
"I went to a&e once when I broke my wrist. Mr N drive me there. I would call an ambulance for suspected heart attack, heavy bleeding and similar because the call handler would be able to talk me through appropriate action. Broken bones I'd get a lift or drive someone myself unless it was an open fracture. If an elderly person has fallen and it was safe to do so I'd get help and lift them myself. If they can’t stand up themselves after a fall, don’t lift them. That’s the first rule of moving and assisting training
Thank you, that's useful to know .
How long is it safe for them to remain on the floor?
This is a good point. I agree with the poster you're responding to, to an extent. If it's an elderly or vulnerable person, who has fallen in the street and it's cold and wet, they shouldn't be left lying for more than a minute or two. Shock sets in quickly. If they can sit up on their own or with minimal assistance and no pain, move each limb up and out with no pain, it is safer to move them than leave them lying.
I'm asking because my dad is in his mid nineties and becoming more and more unsteady. I envisage a time in the near future where he'll fall
My experience with nonagenarians is that they're terrified of going to hospital for any reason! But if he falls at home, you can assess him in the same way - check he's in no pain, make sure both his legs are still the same length (fractured neck of femur is very common in falls for the elderly and it will cause foreshortening of the affected leg), get him to move his limbs as I mentioned, and get him to do as much of the moving he can for himself.
Oh, and bloody huge congratulations to him for being in his mid-nineties and not falling yet. That's rare
Well, if he's fallen he's got himself up. I've noticed bruises on his face which he insists are from bumping into things.
Sorry to use this term for a mid-90-year old, but have you "child-proofed" his home as much as possible? Bit of foam round sharp table corners, no loose rugs etc. If you've had kids, I'm sure you'll know."I do know what you mean. He's a remarkable man though and far more able than most people of a similar age. If I started child proofing his house he'd have me out on my ear. | |||
"Three times by ambulance, once by air ambulance..... Stabbing Exploding Gall Bladder Traffic Accident Even worse traffic accident" Wow!!! Sounds awful!! Hopefully your recovered now! | |||
"I went to a&e once when I broke my wrist. Mr N drive me there. I would call an ambulance for suspected heart attack, heavy bleeding and similar because the call handler would be able to talk me through appropriate action. Broken bones I'd get a lift or drive someone myself unless it was an open fracture. If an elderly person has fallen and it was safe to do so I'd get help and lift them myself. If they can’t stand up themselves after a fall, don’t lift them. That’s the first rule of moving and assisting training
Thank you, that's useful to know .
How long is it safe for them to remain on the floor?
This is a good point. I agree with the poster you're responding to, to an extent. If it's an elderly or vulnerable person, who has fallen in the street and it's cold and wet, they shouldn't be left lying for more than a minute or two. Shock sets in quickly. If they can sit up on their own or with minimal assistance and no pain, move each limb up and out with no pain, it is safer to move them than leave them lying.
I'm asking because my dad is in his mid nineties and becoming more and more unsteady. I envisage a time in the near future where he'll fall
My experience with nonagenarians is that they're terrified of going to hospital for any reason! But if he falls at home, you can assess him in the same way - check he's in no pain, make sure both his legs are still the same length (fractured neck of femur is very common in falls for the elderly and it will cause foreshortening of the affected leg), get him to move his limbs as I mentioned, and get him to do as much of the moving he can for himself.
Oh, and bloody huge congratulations to him for being in his mid-nineties and not falling yet. That's rare
Well, if he's fallen he's got himself up. I've noticed bruises on his face which he insists are from bumping into things.
Sorry to use this term for a mid-90-year old, but have you "child-proofed" his home as much as possible? Bit of foam round sharp table corners, no loose rugs etc. If you've had kids, I'm sure you'll know."No it's a valied comment | |||
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"Waited 14 hours for an ambulance for my mum to take her to A&E she is 91. Turned out she had pneumonia and spent 24 hours to get on a ward. " So sotty just not good enough. | |||
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"I went to a&e once when I broke my wrist. Mr N drive me there. I would call an ambulance for suspected heart attack, heavy bleeding and similar because the call handler would be able to talk me through appropriate action. Broken bones I'd get a lift or drive someone myself unless it was an open fracture. If an elderly person has fallen and it was safe to do so I'd get help and lift them myself. If they can’t stand up themselves after a fall, don’t lift them. That’s the first rule of moving and assisting training
Thank you, that's useful to know .
How long is it safe for them to remain on the floor?
This is a good point. I agree with the poster you're responding to, to an extent. If it's an elderly or vulnerable person, who has fallen in the street and it's cold and wet, they shouldn't be left lying for more than a minute or two. Shock sets in quickly. If they can sit up on their own or with minimal assistance and no pain, move each limb up and out with no pain, it is safer to move them than leave them lying.
I'm asking because my dad is in his mid nineties and becoming more and more unsteady. I envisage a time in the near future where he'll fall
My experience with nonagenarians is that they're terrified of going to hospital for any reason! But if he falls at home, you can assess him in the same way - check he's in no pain, make sure both his legs are still the same length (fractured neck of femur is very common in falls for the elderly and it will cause foreshortening of the affected leg), get him to move his limbs as I mentioned, and get him to do as much of the moving he can for himself.
Oh, and bloody huge congratulations to him for being in his mid-nineties and not falling yet. That's rare
Well, if he's fallen he's got himself up. I've noticed bruises on his face which he insists are from bumping into things.
Sorry to use this term for a mid-90-year old, but have you "child-proofed" his home as much as possible? Bit of foam round sharp table corners, no loose rugs etc. If you've had kids, I'm sure you'll know.
I do know what you mean.
He's a remarkable man though and far more able than most people of a similar age. If I started child proofing his house he'd have me out on my ear. "Has he agreed to a keysafe outside the house? They cost very little and great to have! My mum relented and let us fit one. Still refusing to pay for an emergency linked neck cord fob (because why would she pay for that  ). But at least we know emergency services can get in the house if she's stuck on the floor. She does carry her mobile on her at all times on a corded case so I guess it's something | |||
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"When would you go to A&E. And What would you call an ambulance for. " Most recently i went to A&E because i had a suspected stroke, was told to go by ambulance but it was a long wait and if i'd had a stroke i needed treatment ASAP so was driven in, turned out to be Bells Palsy, then had to go A&E a few weeks later when i got Bells Palsy again, i was kept in that time. | |||
"Being knocked of a bike, breaking a bone, being shot in the eye, slicing your toe in the local swimming baths, you know the usual stuff. Wth
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Second time was when I had tonsillitis that turned quinsy and I had sepsis… GP refused to give me antibiotics a couple of days before. I drove myself. | |||
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"I went to A&E on 22 Jan for severe, intractable pain, loss of function in my leg and urinary retention. I was admitted that night and remain here, as we try to work out WTF is going on. " Ah that must be so tough. Sending love your way. | |||
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