Gggrrrrrr

[2sp_]

Just had a bit of a run in with a nurse in our local A&E.

Daughter #1 managed to tip her chair backwards and cracked her head on the radiator. Massive bump, thankfully didn't knock herself out and wasn't sick. But as it was her head and she took a fair whack, I took her to A&E.

The nurse made me feel like I was making a fuss over nothing. Asked why I had bothered to take her. Told me that toddlers (#1 is 2½) are always getting bumps and scrapes... Like I'd not noticed! She is forever falling over, running into things, tripping etc.

Pointed out that I was concerned about a cracked skull, bleed on the brain... She basically scoffed in my face!

I'm not a dramatic mother (honest!). I've had the toddler at A&E only once before - she spilt her head open on a different radiator and the cut wouldn't stop bleeding. We are not a family of doctor botherers.

(#1 is fine. Sore head and feeling sorry for herself. She won't be sitting in that particular chair again!)

No question, just a rant!

[Traci66]

They make you feel really guilty don't they?

[2sp_]

If I hadn't taken her and she ended up with with a brain haemorrage (sp), would I have been done for not seeking proper medical help for her?

[vodkancoke]

What a moo of a nurse!

Poor wee thing, I hope she feels better soon x

[albaqwerty]

There's bumps and scrapes and time when Mum knows best for going to get their child checked out.
(Silly nurse)

[Traci66]

My youngest daughter was a real dare devil as a toddler and we were in casualty at least three times a year, luckily it was when she was old enough to tell them herself what had happened.

[flump1]

Well done for taking her...the nurse sounds like she is suffering from overload stress. Not your problem, love to lil one x

[lumination]

personally i think you did th right thing. i think maybe the nurse was having a bit of a day. Unfortunatly we dont know what she may have gone through that morning. but still i would have done the same thing if it had been someone i know.

[2sp_]

We actually joke about her being a stunt toddler. She is forever scraping her knees or nose or elbows. Ran into the living room door frame just last week. Bounced off and kept going.

This accident was just different, if you know what I mean.

[tonyav]

Take no notice of the mardy moo, you did the right thing.

[albaqwerty]

We know what you mean 2sp,
Irrespective of what she (nurse) has been through on her shift, there was no need for that and not professional.
The student alba came home from skateboarding and showed me his injuries (on the phone camera thingy) He liked the gas and air.

[Lore]

There's no need for her to treat you like that, but I can understand that they deal with far worse on a daily basis and can recognise the signs and symptoms of a serious head injury compared to a bump. It's even more difficult as a parent as your emotions kick in when your child is hurt.
Hope your little one is ok and getting plenty of TLC.

[joeluke]

Keep your kids away from radiators?

[2sp_]

Great idea, joe. I'll dig out the cotton wool and just wrap her in it.

[Kiki-frog]

You can't win. When my nephew was tiny he did exactly the same thing, and when my sis took him to hospital, they interrogated her and more or less implied that she must have hit him!

Your rant is justified IMO.

[snags]

''Keep your kids away from radiators?''

^ Yes... and corners of tables... and the outside world in general where anything could happen. In fact, lock her in her room until she's old enough to drive herself to A&E.

[magsmay]

If that had been my child I would have reported the nurse to her Ward Sister. She had no right to make comment -she is there to assess and treat. it would have been totally different if you had kept your child at home and later in the day she had had a seizure. Head injuries should ALWAYS be taken seriously. Hope your baby gets well soon.x

[2sp_]

Thanks everyone.

[albaqwerty]

If you still feel as strongly tomorrow, I'd complain.
After a night's sleep however, you'll probably have calmed down but it might, just might, still be worth bringing it to their attention?

Did the wee one get checked out to your satisfaction?

[2sp_]

Yes, Alba.

Lovely Doctor came to see her. He was so good with her, gave her a complete examination and told me I was quite right to take her in. Said you can't be too careful with head injuries and if we have any further concerns with her not to hesitate taking her back in.

[albaqwerty]

I'm glad she did get checked over. Poor love, they don't half scare us parents!!