i was right about natasha brain bleeding & causing her death!
@DancingRedFeather1 (1037)
Canada
March 20, 2009 8:12am CST
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@carolbee (16230)
• United States
20 Mar 09
This was such a sad story. Apparently Natasha refused to go with the paramedics to the hospital. She signed a release form. Our daughter is a paramedic/firefighter and there is nothing anyone can do if the patient refuses to go and be treated and signs the form. She hit the side of her head around the temple area. Listening to stories from others we know, this could be the most dangerous area to hit the head. It can break the bone and injure the nerve leading to the brain.
I had a major head trauma 6 years ago. I work at a sporting facility. Was working when it happened. Fell ice skating on the back of my head, knocked me out and an ambulance was called. As confused as I was and not especially liking hospitals, I knew this needed to be treated. Staples were placed in the center of the back of my head to close the wound. Skull fracture, concussion and blood clot under my brain were the results. An MRI was done almost immediately and surgery was pending. Strange as it may seem, the clot disappeared, after another MRI later in the day, and no surgery was required. I went home from the hospital the next day. I am fine today. Lost my sense of taste and smell but am alive. Looking back, I still can't believe I'm alive to tell the story. Our kids were called to the hospital and the dr. told my husband if I lived the next 72 hours, I'd be ok. Was off work and not driving for about 3 weeks. Some of the confusion lasted a little longer.
Head traumas are nothing to ignore. I thank the good man above everyday for a second chance.
My prayers are with Natasha's family and friends.
carolbee
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@DancingRedFeather1 (1037)
• Canada
20 Mar 09
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@carolbee (16230)
• United States
20 Mar 09
To ignore a head injury can be risky as we've all heard from this terrible accident. Such a young and pretty actress who had younger kids and now she's gone. I guess the rule with paramedics is they can't force a patient to go to the hospital which puts them in a bad situation. They can't refuse to go to any scene and not offer their services. They must show up for each and every call.
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@Interdistibution1 (166)
• Canada
23 Mar 09
It is sad indeed and you are right..they should bring people whether they like it or not..it would save lives
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