sunnylady303 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 First, let me make it clear that my DD is not in serious respiratory distress. I would not be online if that were the case. She is however is some mild distress, says it's hard to take a breath in, and can't quite speak in extended sentences. This is our life and I know my DD - what she needs are some hour long treatments, IV steroids and maybe IV mag. This is on the bad side of a flare up for her. But I have no way at all to get her to the hospital. She needs to go for sure, but this is not a life threatening situation. In this situation is calling an ambulance appropriate or ridiculous? Help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Why can't you take her to the hospital? Do you know anyone who could take you, like a neighbor? Will your insurance pay, if you call the ambulance under those conditions? How fast would a cab be under the circumstances? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipper Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Why can't you take her to the hospital? Do you know anyone who could take you, like a neighbor? Will your insurance pay, if you call the ambulance under those conditions? How fast would a cab be under the circumstances? :iagree: And, when in doubt, call an ambulance if you think she will need to get to a hospital anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnylady303 Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Why can't you take her to the hospital? Do you know anyone who could take you, like a neighbor? Will your insurance pay, if you call the ambulance under those conditions? How fast would a cab be under the circumstances? Car's in the shop. We have probably a dozen friends that could help and none are able to right now. Insurance would pay. I don't know if we can get cabs way out here in the country. I'll check real quick though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 If your insurance would pay and you need it, then call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 If you can't get a cab easily, call an ambulance. You don't know when this might turn into something more serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 If your insurance would pay and you need it, then call. If you can't get a cab easily, call an ambulance. You don't know when this might turn into something more serious. I agree and my son has breathing issues that causes issues like these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnylady303 Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 If you can't get a cab easily, call an ambulance. You don't know when this might turn into something more serious. No cabs out here without prescheduling and mega money. She needs to go but I feel bad calling when this isn't a life threatening emergency. We do this every couple of months but I nearly always have a car. Ugh. Poor girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 No cabs out here without prescheduling and mega money. She needs to go but I feel bad calling when this isn't a life threatening emergency. We do this every couple of months but I nearly always have a car. Ugh. Poor girl. I'm so sorry for her and you. Please do call because it could become life threatening. Praying for you guys. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Call. I just did it a few weeks ago. Even just the ability to get treatment while enroute makes a huge difference for someone struggling to breathe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleWMN Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 YES! I fail to see other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I hope you called for an ambulance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Call. Things can go downhill quickly.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnylady303 Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Thank you all. I did. We are at the hospital now and I can't believe what a difference it made for her to get treatment in route. I don't know if I would have had the courage to do it without you all! I felt like I shouldn't somehow...I don't know. We're waiting to see a doctor but she's breathing easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I'm glad you called! Do you have a good asthma action plan? What kinds of meds do you have at home? If you do this every couple of months, it sounds like you may need some more aggressive treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Absolutely agree with amo mea filiis. Are you tracking peak flows? Do you have a neb? Poor girl and poor mom! Ds' asthma doesn't bother him nearly as much anymore, but I can relate to scary breathing problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnylady303 Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Absolutely agree with amo mea filiis.Are you tracking peak flows? Do you have a neb? Poor girl and poor mom! Ds' asthma doesn't bother him nearly as much anymore, but I can relate to scary breathing problems. Yes. We have a great plan. She just has severely compromised lungs. We track peak flows and have nebs etc. Thank you all. It's so hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I am glad you called. Good job, Mama, with a tough decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooRho Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 yeah call when you need too. I hesitated a couple of times on calling the police when I was working a neighborhood pool. a friend whose dh was an officer really scolded me. She said that is what they are there for. Because I kind of thought the things were a bit minor, but one involved a child/adult incident and she was like ALWAYS call for that. Just felt silly to me too. but I had resolved to call the police from there on out. This is similar. Don't ever hesitate if there is the thought of a need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicMom Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Always call when in doubt. We can start treatment much faster, and we really don't mind. Very, very few calls are for people actually having a life threatning problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnylady303 Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 And now we are being admitted. The doctor encouraged me and told me I did exactly the right thing. Whew. That was a hard decision for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Yes. We have a great plan. She just has severely compromised lungs. We track peak flows and have nebs etc. Thank you all. It's so hard. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKidAcademy Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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