Dear SC community of professionals, parents and patients. We need to persuade the hospitals to come out with an ER protocol for SC. I have sent the following to FH. Please let me have your views and suggestions. Eventually, the Tri-County Association can have a media event to get all to come on board. Your ER at FH East does not appear familiar with Sickle Cell Pain. When my daughter was brought to the ER with severe sickle cell pain, the Triage staff kept telling her to not cry out in pain and kept asking her questions. We the parents were there and could have told them she is in sickle cell pain and needs an immediate dose of strong pain killers. Instead, they were more concerned with the registration process and sending her for all kinds of tests. It was only when we refused any more tests and insisted that her pain be addressed that they sought the doctors advice. She was given pain medication one hour after reporting to the ER. We also had to insist the IV fluids be continuous. I should suggest that the hospital establish a protocol for Sickle Cell pain. All patients of FH could carry a card certifying their SC condition. When they are in pain, there should be a number to call so that when they present themselves at the ER, the staff know what to do, which is to give an immediate shot of delaudard, put on hydration, and then the rest of the processes can follow. All ER staff, especially Triage staff, should be briefed thoroughly on Sickle Cell and the importance of pain relief and hydration. Silva Kandiah
Posted on: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 23:16:48 +0000
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