In paeds a&e with dd2 10months. 2hrs from triage to seeing a junior who says she needs to stay in for obs, that as she's maxed out on pain meds and her v temp is still 41 they need to find the cause and the wonderful paeds nurses have ways to cool her without meds. But the consultant needs to see her first.
That was 2.5 hrs ago.
I understand they are understaffed and overfull, that there may be other kids in dire need (though we are alone in the resus area) but I've now spent 4.5hrs watching my baby burn and shake and can do nothing about it other than keep her stripped.
She's got a rapidly developing rash (they saw the first spots), fast breathing, high heartrate and shakes, I want to be observed! I want the miraculous paeds nurses promised!
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To expect them to do obs?
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Softlysoftly · 08/04/2013 02:32
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