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Transfusions gone wrong???

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EMommy:
My daughter just had another transfusion and it went very well this time.  We had a really great nurse.  I told her about what had happened and she immediately sent the nurse manager in to see me.  So, these nurses did not get off scott free.  I found out the nurse who set my daughter at 110 ml/per hour was actually a charge nurse, one of the HEAD nurses!  I was floored, because I thought she was new.  I am confident now that this will be dealt with and the nurses involved will learn from this mistake.
~Rebecca
PS:  We are leaving in 26 days to go to China to bring our new daughter with Thalassemia home!!

§ãJ¡Ð ساجد:
Hi Emommy!

I hope that everything goes well from now on.

Bon voyage for China! Don't forget to take lovely snaps with your family for us. :biggrin

Andy Battaglia:
Hi Rebecca,

I'm glad to hear that the situation has been attended to. Parents need to be aware that they have to understand every single facet of their children's care and also that, ultimately, the parents is in charge. I am so glad you spoke up, for as you see, it resulted in action. I hope every parent sees this lesson that you have provided and does exactly the same time when things are not being done correctly. As Aus just mentioned in her post


--- Quote ---each time, there may be a different nurse, but the parent is always the same person.
--- End quote ---

You are the continuity for your child. The caregivers change but you don't. Each new nurse or doctor may have to learn about your child and you are the one who must be the teacher. I realize that at times it may be hard to stand up to the authority figure, but please do not ever allow them to abuse that authority. Do what Rebecca has done and stand up and tell them if they are doing it wrong. Your child's health is at stake.

Rebbecca, I am so excited for you. Best wishes on your upcoming trip and may everything go smoothly.

Zaini:
BON VOYAGE REBECCA  :hiyagirl :congrats :goodluck :flowers

ZAINI.

POLLY:
i personally make the nurses show me every unit of blood before it is attached. 

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