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Lulu KC

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3. I don't think checking four hours later is excessive

Reply to MissB (Original post)

Fri Jan 31, 2025, 07:29 PM

Jan 31

The shortest time I've ever spent with anyone in an ER was five hours.

I know the nurses are busy so I wouldn't call more often than that unless it was a drastic piece of information or situation.

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Updated! Eh, mom is in the hospital again. Question for folks: [View all] MissB Jan 31 OP

I would and ask that my number be posted on her board. Phoenix61 Jan 31 #1

Thanks! MissB Jan 31 #9

I would stay in touch with staff SheltieLover Jan 31 #2

I don't think checking four hours later is excessive Lulu KC Jan 31 #3

Definitely call. This happened to my Mom and she was livetohike Jan 31 #4

Thanks! MissB Jan 31 #10

I hope she recovers quickly Walleye Jan 31 #5

Your Mom 💚 Clouds Passing Jan 31 #6

I wish your mom well. I wouldn't call every hour but I can't imagine hospital staff would LoisB Jan 31 #7

My 67 year old brother Earl_from_PA Jan 31 #8

I'm so sorry! MissB Jan 31 #12

Yes call let the nurses know you will be checking on condition FloridaBlues Jan 31 #11

Oh no. No medical power at all. Zip, zero. MissB Jan 31 #13

The hospital may not be able to release her if she's confused LNM Jan 31 #14