About a month ago I had a critical episode of my condition (status epilepticus) and was taken priority 1 by ambulance to the ED. I was unconscious and have no recall, however, my family was quickly but calmly approached in the waiting room to advise of the need for urgent intubation. My best friend and mother have clinical experience and were (as I understand it as was not conscious) allowed bedside while the intubation, arterial and central venous lines were placed. They were grateful to be able to talk calmly and reassure me in my unconscious state. I was transferred to intensive care. I and my family are so grateful for the extreme professionalism, expertise, and compassion demonstrated by the ED team. In my opinion, they cannot be rewarded or recognised enough for the work they do in a continuously high pressured environment.
Following my intubation and emergency management in ED, I was transferred to ICU with involvement with the Imaging Department for management. I only have minimal recollection of this phase of my admission, though I recall gentle caring staff voices and faces, both nursing and medical, which comforted me greatly. I also recall being treated with immense dignity in undignified moments of required care. My husband, family and friends cannot speak highly enough of the care I received from the team in ICU.
I was also recently cared for by the skilled and caring staff in 6B with consultation between the medical teams in Neuro FSH and Neuro Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. They were caring, supportive and at no stage did I feel like a number.
The team (medical, nursing, occ therapy, physio and social work) provided the required care but in a safe and uplifting way. This really helped me be motivated to overcome and reset my mood response from the frightening turn my condition had swiftly taken. I am immensely thankful.
"ED Fiona Stanley continued health journey"
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