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imported_Sludge
02-25-2009, 09:37 AM
Hi all,
My son Joshua is a critical care nurse and traveller. He recently finished an assignment in Plymouth, MA and some where along the way became infected with MRSA. He is presently in Boston Medical intensive care with MRSA pneumonia and a grave prognosis. He has been there a week and has showed improvement, so we remain optimistic. His disease is rare, dangerous, and average hospital stay is 22 days.
I am asking those that read this for prayers, mantras, positive thoughts for my son. Any help will be deeply appreciated.
Thanks,
Sludge
Presently in Mass.
Setec Astronomy
02-25-2009, 09:48 AM
Sorry to hear that, man. Kudos to people who work in the healthcare industry and take care of us when we`re sick. It`s the nurses who really seem to care about the patients...a lot more than most of the doctors.
David Fermani
02-25-2009, 09:58 AM
Wow, MRSA seems like a pretty painful disease. I definatley hope he makes a fast recovery. Good luck!
imported_Sludge
02-25-2009, 10:05 AM
Thanks all,
David it is very painful. Watching my son turn red and draw his knees up to his chest while being suctioned has not been pleasant. He has tried to remain positive during this entire episode, but you can imagine how you would feel after a week of this torture. Fortunately he is in Boston Medical with their superb staff and great ICU nurses.
imported_themightytimmah
02-25-2009, 10:39 AM
Ugh - my heart goes out to you Sludge, my Grandpa was just in the hospital with severe MRSA. Hopefully your son will make a quick recovery, it sure can be tough to see a loved one like that.
gmblack3
02-25-2009, 10:48 AM
Sending prayers!
Eisen Hulk
02-25-2009, 12:21 PM
My thoughts are with you and your family!
Adam91LX
02-25-2009, 08:30 PM
Prayers being sent your way man... kinda in the same boat right now... My 9 year old daughter has pneumonia also. Not as bad as your son`s case but still bad.
Take Care Man.
JohnHenry
02-25-2009, 08:40 PM
Sludge and Adam, we`ll be praying for your kids.
Adam91LX
02-25-2009, 08:45 PM
John Thank you. We need prayers bad. The last 8 weeks have been the most trying in my life, way to many things to list here.
imported_rydawg
02-25-2009, 11:14 PM
I hope your son gets well soon and I wish your family the best!
Junebug
02-26-2009, 06:24 AM
Praying for your son - please keep us updated.
imported_mobenzowner
02-26-2009, 07:02 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with you both........................
noego
02-26-2009, 07:32 AM
prayers being offered as i type...things will work out
imported_Picus
02-26-2009, 09:10 AM
It`s a shame stuff like this happens to people who spend their days helping others. Best wishes.