Doctors And Angels
I need to take this time to express my “undying” gratitude to the Doctors, Nurses, Technicians, and Housekeeping who not only saved my life but did there life saving gifts with care compassion and dedication….. Thank You Jefferson Hospital of Washington TWP….
On may 19th i was taken to the emergency room for symptoms of China 19, I tested negative….it was determined that a severe case of diverticulitis, infected my blood and created abscesses in my liver or a possible tumor, after a biopsy non malignant….And the recurrent Rigors were frightening, shaking cold uncontrollably never experienced and hopefully never again…. I had zero energy and went from high and low temperatures leaving me weak cold and in awesome pain…..
Very often caregivers determine a final outcome…. on my first few hours there I unfortunately experienced how ungrateful patients can be, screaming vulgarities at the very people there to save their lives, to my astonishment this was not an anomaly…. in this day and age of corona 19 I am perplexed and angry these life saving caregivers have to endure nasty people day after day….. where did this lack of respect come from ( that’s a story for a different day)
I need to mention some very very special staff members from Dr Sandau, Dr Abrams, Doctor Kovalsky, Doctor Neethi Dasu, DoctorAune, Doctor Reddy, Doctor Wilkinson…. Forgive me from not knowing all the names of the small army of Doctors and Nurses who assisted… The communication was thorough, these Doctors talked to me not over me and explained a very serious situation in terminology I could understand, the treatment plans made sense to me, even as sick and frightened. The explanations and updates gave confidence to a sick old guy….
The Doctors and unsung Hero Nurse’s and Technicians…. specifically Doctor Sandau, Doctor Kovalsky, Doctor Abrams, Nurses Tara, ( Tara set the bar high regarding my care ) and i was not let down….. Kelly, Sue, Kim, Lauren, Olea, Connie, Julia, Kasey, Steve, Elliot, Kara, Abby, Jennifer, Cynthia, Sarah, Diane, Chris, Nanie, Abigail, Jen, Suzy, Edeliza, Tiffany, Mona, Wendy, Anna, Brooke, Tom, Jennie, Amanda, Alissa, Whey, Katrina, Rachel, Maxine and Crystal from housekeeping and so many many more…. these angel warriors that kept me calm pain-free and as comfortable as I could be….it must be said that without the compassion and genuine love of their work I might not be able to express my sincere gratitude..
Again Many Thanks, Richard Jenkins
chapter 2 is in progress…..after Colonoscopy on Monday, surgery following on Friday I had to go through to colonoscopy preparation a lot of fun three Covid tests I checked in at 5:30 that Friday morning ready to get on with us looking forward to it so I can feel normally again without a chronic stomach ache forget all that let me tell you about my Angels again…. After checking in I’m going into the operating room and water room I’ve never seen so many high-tech machines and gadgets simply amazing but it takes to run a hospital the knowledge it takes to run a hospital the technicians that operate the equipment the nurses that operate the equipment I was made comfortable with hot towels and pleasant doctors and nurses attending to my every need their goal was to make me as comfortable as possible….
After waking up in my hospital bed I was greeted by a very pleasant nurse was still a little groggy so I don’t remember her name sorry, my evening nurse Ivanka a native of Poland speaking for languages chose to be a caregiver a nurse she could’ve had a cushy job at the United Nations but she chose to give back we had many conversations with an amazing woman I would like to write her Life story is simply fascinating made of strength and well and compassion……she made me comfortable as comfortable as I could be checked in every hour because my surgery was a little bit different than I thought it was going to be they had to remove part of my colon a small part I hope and they found abscesses in my kidneys so the diverticulitis is starting back up.
Ivanka made every effort to keep me calm comfortable and above all pain free. I I don’t know where all these angels come from I don’t know how they do their job staying in town they see people in pain and misery and even die and yet they come in every day and do their job I wonder how it works on them I wonder how they remain so strong as to come in and do some of the hardest Word on their feet 12 hours a day. They are truly Amazing Angels and may God Bless them all.
Rigors are episodes in which your temperature rises – often quite quickly – whilst you have severe shivering accompanied by a feeling of coldness (‘the chills’). The fever may be quite high and the shivering may be quite dramatic.
An abscess can develop in many different parts of the body. A small operation may be needed to drain the pus. You may also need to take antibiotic medicine.
What is an abscess and what causes it?
What is the treatment for an abscess?
What happens if it isn’t treated?
What can be done to prevent them?
What is an abscess and what causes it?
An abscess is a collection of pus. Pus is a thick fluid that usually contains white blood cells, dead tissue and germs (bacteria). The pus may be yellow or green and may have a bad smell.
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The usual cause is an infection with bacteria. Certain bacteria are more likely to be ‘pus-forming’ as they make chemicals that can damage the body’s tissues. These include Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.
The infection causes the immune system to set off white blood cells and chemicals to fight the bacteria. In this ‘battle’ some tissue dies. A cavity forms and fills with pus. The cavity becomes bigger if the infection continues and the pus can’t get out.
What is the treatment for an abscess?
The main treatment is to drain away the pus. Usually this involves a small operation to make a cut in the skin and allow the pus to drain. A local anaesthetic may be used to numb the area but may not be necessary. A scar will form as the skin heals. If the abscess is deep, a small piece of gauze (antiseptic wick) may be put in the drainage hole. This stops the hole from sealing over before all of the pus has drained and the cavity has shrunk.
A more difficult operation is needed to drain the infection when it is inside the body. The techniques vary, depending on the site. Sometimes a tube will be left in the hole to drain the pus.
Medicines called antibiotics may also be prescribed, especially if there is infection in the skin (cellulitis). However, they are often not able to treat the infection on their own.
What happens if it isn’t treated?
A skin abscess would normally eventually burst on to the skin surface and let out the pus. This may be after it becomes larger and more painful. So surgical drainage is usually best. However, a small boil may burst and heal without treatment.
An untreated abscess inside the body is usually very serious. You are likely to become very ill and treatment is usually needed.
What can be done to prevent them?
It is difficult to prevent inside the body as it usually happens in people who are ill with other problems.
It may be possible to prevent a skin abscess. 1 in 10 people with them develop another one within 12 months. Good personal hygiene will reduce the number of bacteria on the skin and prevent re-infection. A large number of bacteria are frequently present on sheets and clothes of people with boils. Carefully washing clothes and sheets, and not sharing clothes and towels, may reduce the chances of re-infection or the chances of spreading the infection to friends and family members.
Used dressings and gauze should be thrown away to avoid spreading the infection further. Frequent changing of dressings is recommended for the same reason.
They are more common in people who smoke or are obese, so stopping smoking or losing weight, may help to prevent boils. They are also more common in young people (aged under 30), people with diabetes and people who have taken an antibiotic in the previous six months.
Where do abscesses form?
The skin
Most abscesses form just under the skin. A boil is the most common example. In this case, a hair root becomes infected and develops into a small abscess. A gland just below the skin at the entrance to the vagina can become infected and develop into a Bartholin’s abscess. Occasionally, women who are breastfeeding can develop an infection in the breast that becomes a breast abscess. The symptoms of a skin abscess include swelling, redness, pain and warmth over the affected area.
Inside the body
An abscess sometimes forms inside the body within an organ or in a space between organs. Various symptoms may occur, depending on the site of the abscess. This usually happens because of another condition. Infection in the liver, for example, can result in a liver abscess. An ultrasound scan or other types of scan can confirm the diagnosis. If infection occurs in the gums or teeth a dental abscess can develop.
Who develops abscesses?
Most skin abscesses occur in people who are otherwise well. There is often no underlying cause and usually no further problems occur once it has gone. Your doctor may check your urine for sugar, as abscesses tend to occur more often in people with diabetes. Recurring skin abscesses may be the first indication of a problem with your immune system.
An abscess inside the body usually occurs in people who are ill with other problems, or in people whose immune system is not working well. For example, a lung abscess may form following a bout of pneumonia; a brain abscess may form after a penetrating head wound (an injury in which the outer covering of the brain is pierced), etc.
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