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Shewantstheglock22917 karma

I'm assuming your different transfers happened via ambulance. What is something that the crew transferring you could have done or did do to make transfers easier on you?

I'm a paramedic, it can be very nerve wracking to take patients who can't communicate what they want or need. Just want to do right by them.

Shewantstheglock22252 karma

Thanks for answering! Unfortunately these northern roads are beyond my control, but we always do our best!

Shewantstheglock222 karma

It's great they are so caring. I would still suggest a light conversation. Stroke can cause altered mental status, and often times people who are altered do not believe they are altered and this can really scare those around them. A heads up that this could happen would be a good idea.

I always tell people not to live in fear, but to always live in awareness.

Best of luck to you!

Shewantstheglock222 karma

Not really a question for my benefit but for yours (or im being rude, sorry).

How have you gone about educating your close friends and family about signs of stroke/aneurysm? It must be a difficult conversation at a young age, but so critical.

We have a frequent patient with moyamoya, she is the sweetest lady but her next stroke will probably be her last and it is heartbreaking. This last time she did not believe us that she was having another stroke, because her comprehension was just out the window. She was ready to physically fight us to so she did not have to go to the hospital (she was unable to). Have you prepared your friends/family about what to do in these situations?

If not you should!