Took my child to ED as they were feeling sick then had a rash on their lower limbs, when we were in ED they went into panic mode as it was suspected they had RHD, they were given a needle for precaution and it was quite painful & traumatising experience for them as is early teens. Was devastated by the news that they may have RDH, took hours for me to convince them to have the needle.
Anyhow my child was added to the RHD Register & had the RHD Nurse Chantelle looking out for them & assisting me with the Paed Apps, she had administered the second Bicillan needle for my child, which to their surprise did not hurt and was such a pleasant & positive experience for my child, as she yarned with them about RHD, answered their concerns & gave the needle. I felt she was so sweet and genuinely caring towards my child.
"My child with Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD)"
About: Karratha Health Campus / Emergency Department Karratha Health Campus Emergency Department Karratha 6714
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