Some of you may recall I have mentioned an uncle who is institutionalize do to developmental/neurological issues. My mom (his sister) got a call last night around 8pm that there had been an "accident." Turns out he didn't show up at the nurse's office to get his meds (he never forgets to do this) so they went looking for him. He his high-functioning and has a large degree of autonomy in the campus. He also has "his" shed where he tinkers on stuff. He was found on the shed floor, unresponsive but breathing. He was rushed to the hospital.
So far results show no massive heart attack but some evidence for a small event, no bleeding in the brain but they can't rule out a stroke until he wakes; his carbon monoxide levels in the blood were 4 times normal (but decreasing as the night progressed), possible aspiration. All other vitals good and normal.
He hasn't awakened since they found him, though on 2 occasions he has been conscious enough to squeeze the doc's hand on command.
He is 60 years old. His name is Jim. For those so inclined, you know what to do (gotta keep this within the rules). First for something more definitive in diagnosis. Second, for a recovery. And third for sleep for me
. It's 4 hours from Indy and I have had 4 hours of fitful sleep in the last 32 hours.
thanks.
So far results show no massive heart attack but some evidence for a small event, no bleeding in the brain but they can't rule out a stroke until he wakes; his carbon monoxide levels in the blood were 4 times normal (but decreasing as the night progressed), possible aspiration. All other vitals good and normal.
He hasn't awakened since they found him, though on 2 occasions he has been conscious enough to squeeze the doc's hand on command.
He is 60 years old. His name is Jim. For those so inclined, you know what to do (gotta keep this within the rules). First for something more definitive in diagnosis. Second, for a recovery. And third for sleep for me
. It's 4 hours from Indy and I have had 4 hours of fitful sleep in the last 32 hours.thanks.
