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Wonderful care at Langley Memorial Hospital

Child received great care from medical staff at Langley Memorial Hospital.

Editor: A parent’s worst nightmare is having to take their child, no matter what age, to the emergency room. I just lived that nightmare last week.

After having a cold and a fever for more than three days, I took my little lethargic one-year-old to the ER at Langley Memorial Hospital. We got there by 4:30 p.m., and it looked like half of Langley was in there with me.

My son’s name was called for the nurse in the ER to take more information and to asses him. After checking his temperature of 39.0 and seeing his red eyes, we were inside the ER in 15 minutes.

My son was treated for fever and was sent for X-rays. The doctor then explained that my little baby had pneumonia and we would be spending the night. I broke down in tears. This doctor touched my shoulder and reassured me that he was not concerned and kids get sick fast and get better fast.

“Don’t worry,” I was told.

After blood work and more assessments, it was found that the RSV virus is what made my little boy so sick. For five days, we stayed in the hospital with IV and oxygen. On day three, he then had an ear and sinus infection. It was what felt like a long road, but the RNs and Dr. Poynter who took care of Nico made our stay less worrisome. They all told us he will get better.

We are now home, and he has a cough, but he is on the road to recovery.

I wanted to thank the beautiful RNs on the Pediatric Unit: Kate(who stayed overtime in putting the IV on for Nico, and said “he’s worth it), Julie, Katie, Marilyn and Dr. Poynter for taking such great care with a personal touch.

I was surprised at how quickly our little Nico got inside the ER and up to the Pediatric Unit. Langley Memorial Hospital should be recognized.

I am “One Happy Mamma.”

Angela (Last Name Withheld),

Langley