It just hit me that when you're old you're going to have all of these to go back to. What a wonderful time capsule -- much better than photos -- a worthy life project.
Champ she is. And so are you. This kind of thing is the absolute scariest... i'm so glad it all turned out well. You had me gasping throughout, and just wanting to hold that sweet girl! <3 <3
I’m a retired critical care ER nurse. First, I’m thankful that all turned out ok for Layla. Based on your words, I would suggest calling an ambulance instead of driving your child to the ED should this happen at any time in the future. So many dangerous things can occur with a stressed driver en route to the hospital with an injured/ill person in the vehicle (running red lights, watching the child in the back seat instead of focusing on driving which increases risk of an accident, speeding, continued deterioration of level of consciousness of your child, not to mention the potential for very serious additional injuries since it seems she fell a few feet and over the handlebars of her tricycle….based on your words again, “her head snapped back”, suggesting a possible broken neck or facial fractures.. Your words, “asked if she was okay, and her eyes rolled back in her head. Her head lolled back with it, and just as quickly snapped back to upright. “Layla, Layla, are you okay?” Her eyes went back again.” I would suggest calling 911 where you have an experienced care team caring for her who can begin treatment as soon as they arrive to the scene. I have witnessed many sad cases of death on arrival where the family chose to drive their loved one to the hospital instead of “waiting for an ambulance.” Their mentality is “I can get them to the hospital faster by not waiting for an ambulance.” That’s bad thinking because treatment begins as soon as the ambulance arrives…. it is experienced, quality care, based on the history and physical assessment…then, appropriate treatment. And, insurance pays for appropriate 911 calls, which this case sounds like there would be no question. Trauma is the number one killer of children. Merry Christmas…so very happy that this story ended well for Layla. 😊
It just hit me that when you're old you're going to have all of these to go back to. What a wonderful time capsule -- much better than photos -- a worthy life project.
Yes, Anthony! I think about that sometimes, too.
Holy gheez. Now I'm exhausted and need a nap. What a day indeed.
Champ she is. And so are you. This kind of thing is the absolute scariest... i'm so glad it all turned out well. You had me gasping throughout, and just wanting to hold that sweet girl! <3 <3
Holy smokes. Glad everything is ok.
I’m a retired critical care ER nurse. First, I’m thankful that all turned out ok for Layla. Based on your words, I would suggest calling an ambulance instead of driving your child to the ED should this happen at any time in the future. So many dangerous things can occur with a stressed driver en route to the hospital with an injured/ill person in the vehicle (running red lights, watching the child in the back seat instead of focusing on driving which increases risk of an accident, speeding, continued deterioration of level of consciousness of your child, not to mention the potential for very serious additional injuries since it seems she fell a few feet and over the handlebars of her tricycle….based on your words again, “her head snapped back”, suggesting a possible broken neck or facial fractures.. Your words, “asked if she was okay, and her eyes rolled back in her head. Her head lolled back with it, and just as quickly snapped back to upright. “Layla, Layla, are you okay?” Her eyes went back again.” I would suggest calling 911 where you have an experienced care team caring for her who can begin treatment as soon as they arrive to the scene. I have witnessed many sad cases of death on arrival where the family chose to drive their loved one to the hospital instead of “waiting for an ambulance.” Their mentality is “I can get them to the hospital faster by not waiting for an ambulance.” That’s bad thinking because treatment begins as soon as the ambulance arrives…. it is experienced, quality care, based on the history and physical assessment…then, appropriate treatment. And, insurance pays for appropriate 911 calls, which this case sounds like there would be no question. Trauma is the number one killer of children. Merry Christmas…so very happy that this story ended well for Layla. 😊
Thank you, Yandell! Appreciate your words of wisdom.