After a bladder removal in March, I was back in for infection control by drip, starting at the SAU. I was frozen stiff there after arriving at 10 and had 6 different people trying to find my veins to get a needle in. All failed. It is generally well know I have narrow veins.
I was taken in, ending up in Ward 56 where they then used ultrasound to find a vein.
Several days later I was getting stressed about being used as a pin-cushion. The nurse that night said, 'give me a moment' & returned with a glove full of hot water, that I was to hold in my hands, under the blanket. When she returned, my veins had grown larger & were highly visible. It was easy to insert the canula.
I would like to recommend her for her care above & beyond that shown by the others.
Fiona(?)
Ward 56
"Getting blood samples & Canulas fitted"
About: Western General Hospital / Urology Western General Hospital Urology EH4 2XU
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