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Originally Posted by Nammu
Ugh, I'm in the ER. I hate ERs. I took mum in to the clinic for her Mamogram and the war fin blood clinic. The rash she has under her breast has spread and has no skin on it so they wouldn't do the Mamogram and scheduled her at the same day clinic for 5 pm. But then at the blood clinic her blood was very high, indicating an infection. They told her to go to the walk in clinic now,...they said they can't see her till 5 to go to the ER. So here we are in my least favorite place. Ugh, germs! There is a kid here, 4-5 but he's sleeping thank goodness. There's a group of 5 that seem to be having a coffee clutch and the mum with her kid. Pretty quiet for now. There was a construction worker with ice around his ankle, they took him back tho. As far as ERs go this one isn't bad but still. I'd rather go home and come back to the same day clinic at 5. But mum choose the ER, it's gonna be a wait. Some guy was wheeled in and went straight back. Fun times!
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The key to getting into the actual ER immediately is to complain of shortness of breath, etc. Breathing is very important.
I had never gotten in so fast as when the EMTs thought I was having a heart attack. Rushed in and a lot of staff right there waiting for me. It was good to know they were ready if I was having a heart attack. Turns out I wasn't.
It must be a bit disconcerting for your mom to have such a rash and for her labs to indicate an infection.
Yes, I have concerns about super germs in the ER and in other areas of any hospital, too!
Offering vibes of love and support.
I hope your mom is okay. I hope you both do not have to wait too long for assistance and to get things done1
Please let us know how you and how your mom are doing?
