Thats messed up...

Apoc · 02-21-2010, 01:28 PM

My grandma is at my uncles for the weekend (she's 92, her and my 95 yo grandfather live in an old folks home. My other uncle, who's paralyzed, also lives with my uncle who owns the home (the home used to belong to my grandparents)

Anyway, I dropped by to visit her about 20 minutes ago, when I walked in she was sleeping in her chair, and my uncle, was passed out, head hanging back, out of it.

I try to wake him up, no response. Try some more, grab the phone, call 911, sing out to my other uncle, who was upstairs. He comes down, I pass him the phone.

Uncle comes to. `im fine, im fine`

`No Terry, your not fine, theres something wrong, I called an ambulance`

He tells me once more he`s fine, then he starts talking gibberish and hitting himself in the chest and neck.

At first I thought it was siezure, and dint want to restrain him, but then I realized his eyes werent rolled back aqnd he was talking, 911 told my uncle to tell me to restrain him from hurting himself if it wasnt a siezure.. So I stopped him from hitting himself and tried to calm him down. Ambulance showed up quick (theres an ambulance station nearby, even though the hospital is about a half hour), and had to restain him on an ambulance bed and take him They asked if he was Schitzophrenic (which he isnt that I know of), and a few other questions.

My uncle and grandmother are gone up with him. My grandma is way more worried than a 92yo should be. And I have no clue whats wrong with him.

Trippy. I`ve never actually come upon a medical emergency before. I was suprised I stayed pretty calm through the whole thing, it only occurred to me that I might have panicked, after it was all over, so thats good. But ya, still trippy.

azoomm · 02-21-2010, 01:42 PM

Wow. Hope it all works out. Good job man...

G-Rex · 02-21-2010, 01:47 PM

Man..that's rough. I hope your uncle checks out ok! Good on you for keeping your head on straight through it all though.

I've been involved in one situation in my life...I hope I NEVER have to experience that night again...Single worst night of my life.

Apoc · 02-21-2010, 01:59 PM

Im not ruling out him being schitzo. He has gone through severe depression and gambling addiction. Anything is possible. His vitals were good, they had me check the best I could. And he was awake, but not aware.

smileyman · 02-21-2010, 02:35 PM

Sounds like you handled yourself well. Best wishes for your Uncle. I hope it is something temprorary...

njchopper87 · 02-21-2010, 05:18 PM

Yea man I hope for the best. I haven't been in any kind of situation like that before, but if I am I hope I can stay as calm as you did.

the chi · 02-21-2010, 07:43 PM

Stuff like this sucks but you kept it together sounds like. good job, and best wishes for your uncle.

snobuny · 02-21-2010, 10:11 PM

many times a simple infection can cause old people to act a little crazy. they don't respond the same way we do so it might be something simple like that. Medications are also a big offender for making the elderly a little nuts.

You did the right thing, hope it all turns out ok.

Curb · 02-21-2010, 10:19 PM

Way to keep your cool, Apoc. Medical situations involving family are really scary. I know from experience, I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-Rex

I've been involved in one situation in my life...I hope I NEVER have to experience that night again...Single worst night of my life.

Mine too, it haunts me everyday

Gas Man · 02-22-2010, 01:23 AM

Sometimes you will surprise yourself. I know I have been in a few of those situations and I am a take charge type, especially in those situations.

Go you.

Let us know how the fam ends up. Hopefully all ends up ok.

02-21-2010, 01:28 PM	#1
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	Thats messed up... My grandma is at my uncles for the weekend (she's 92, her and my 95 yo grandfather live in an old folks home. My other uncle, who's paralyzed, also lives with my uncle who owns the home (the home used to belong to my grandparents) Anyway, I dropped by to visit her about 20 minutes ago, when I walked in she was sleeping in her chair, and my uncle, was passed out, head hanging back, out of it. I try to wake him up, no response. Try some more, grab the phone, call 911, sing out to my other uncle, who was upstairs. He comes down, I pass him the phone. Uncle comes to. `im fine, im fine` `No Terry, your not fine, theres something wrong, I called an ambulance` He tells me once more he`s fine, then he starts talking gibberish and hitting himself in the chest and neck. At first I thought it was siezure, and dint want to restrain him, but then I realized his eyes werent rolled back aqnd he was talking, 911 told my uncle to tell me to restrain him from hurting himself if it wasnt a siezure.. So I stopped him from hitting himself and tried to calm him down. Ambulance showed up quick (theres an ambulance station nearby, even though the hospital is about a half hour), and had to restain him on an ambulance bed and take him They asked if he was Schitzophrenic (which he isnt that I know of), and a few other questions. My uncle and grandmother are gone up with him. My grandma is way more worried than a 92yo should be. And I have no clue whats wrong with him. Trippy. I`ve never actually come upon a medical emergency before. I was suprised I stayed pretty calm through the whole thing, it only occurred to me that I might have panicked, after it was all over, so thats good. But ya, still trippy. __________________ Android OS causes gay. Dont let your child use Android (unless she's a hot female). And dont let your babies grow up to be cowboys, either.

02-21-2010, 01:47 PM	#3
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Man..that's rough. I hope your uncle checks out ok! Good on you for keeping your head on straight through it all though. I've been involved in one situation in my life...I hope I NEVER have to experience that night again...Single worst night of my life. __________________

02-21-2010, 01:59 PM	#4
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	Im not ruling out him being schitzo. He has gone through severe depression and gambling addiction. Anything is possible. His vitals were good, they had me check the best I could. And he was awake, but not aware. __________________ Android OS causes gay. Dont let your child use Android (unless she's a hot female). And dont let your babies grow up to be cowboys, either.

02-21-2010, 02:35 PM	#5
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Sounds like you handled yourself well. Best wishes for your Uncle. I hope it is something temprorary... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

02-22-2010, 01:23 AM	#10
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Sometimes you will surprise yourself. I know I have been in a few of those situations and I am a take charge type, especially in those situations. Go you. Let us know how the fam ends up. Hopefully all ends up ok. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

02-21-2010, 01:42 PM	#2
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Wow. Hope it all works out. Good job man...

02-21-2010, 10:11 PM	#8
snobuny Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: michigan Moto: 01 kawa 600R, 03 636 track, yz250motard Posts: 155	many times a simple infection can cause old people to act a little crazy. they don't respond the same way we do so it might be something simple like that. Medications are also a big offender for making the elderly a little nuts. You did the right thing, hope it all turns out ok.