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The thing that was most frustrating for me to read was the 30 minute wait at the hospital to even be registered and diagnosed. (in the critical -- I assume --
by supernova87a 7y ago
The thing that was most frustrating for me to read was the 30 minute wait at the hospital to even be registered and diagnosed. (in the critical -- I assume -- first hours when the thing is making it's way into your bloodstream)
In a situation like that, I like to tell myself at least, I would loudly and firmly say, "I've been poisoned, time is of the essence, can you please stop what you're doing and help me, this is urgent!"
- 9nGQluzmnq3M 7y agoThere is no antidote for Amanita poisoning, so treatment is entirely supportive. Drinking that liter of charcoal 30 min earlier would not have made a perceptible difference, given that the author's body was already busy expelling at both ends. Personally I was more astonished that it took him over five hours after the symptoms started to get himself medical attention, even though he himself realized it was likely Amanita poisoning!
- dredmorbius 7y agoTriage is a thing. Immediate life-threatening conditions, usually circulatory or pulmonary, gross trauma, overdose, get immediate priority. Conditions progeessing over days or even hours, not so much. When you / loved ones walk up and are immediately admitted, be concerned.