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Traumatic brain injury

Posted By Sir Sparhawk

"Traumatic brain injury"

About: Neurology / Ward 23B - Surgical Neurology Ninewells Hospital / Accident & Emergency Scottish Ambulance Service / Emergency Ambulance The Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation

(as the patient),

I was involved in a motorcycle road traffic collision, I requied pre hospital emergency care with ambulances, paramedics and NWH trauma team to sedate me, I was assessed in NWH accident and emergency and eventually transferred to ward 23b after CT scan for ongoing neuro care. I was kept in for 4 weeks and discharged after receiving Burr hole treatment for subdural haematoma.

During the 4 weeks, I was seen by specialist, physio therapy, trauma psychology, and cared for by doctors, pharmacist, nurses, auxiliary staff, and student nurses. Who I cannot thank enough for the care I received.

After my discharge I received ongoing care from occupational therapist at Royal Victoria Hospital, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Unit that has now led me to the vocational therapy services to get me back to work.

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Response from Lesley Kay, Patient Experience Team Leader, Corporate Affairs, Scottish Ambulance Service last month
Lesley Kay
Patient Experience Team Leader, Corporate Affairs,
Scottish Ambulance Service

Submitted on 25/03/2024 at 09:56
Published on Care Opinion at 09:56

Dear Sparhawk

Thank you so much for getting in touch to tell us about your experience. My goodness, what a time you have been through. No doubt very frightening and a worry for your loved ones too.

I am so delighted to read you have received wonderful care from everyone involved in looking after you and I hope you are making good recovery.

If you would like to pass on any feedback to our crew, you can do so by emailing our team at sas.feedback@nhs.scot with your name, date and address of where we attended to you.

I hope it's not too long before you are back on your bike again and I wish you the very best

Lesley

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Response from Nicola McKee, Lead Nurse, Specialist Services, NHS Tayside last month
Nicola McKee
Lead Nurse, Specialist Services,
NHS Tayside

I work as a Lead nurse within the Triumvirate structure for Specialist Services. I provided Leadership and Professional Nursing support to the following teams: Renal, Oncology, Haematology, Neurosciences (which include Neurology, Neurosurgery and all linked specialities), Genetics, Radiology, Advanced Intervention Service and Pain Service in addition to this I also provide Professional support to Stracthro Regional Treatment Centre

Submitted on 26/03/2024 at 12:16
Published on Care Opinion at 12:16

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Dear Sparhawk

Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and the appreciation you have expressed to all of the staff who have and are supporting you in your recovery. Given the gravity of your injuries I am delighted to hear that you are progressing well and hoping to get back to work soon. Feedback is really important to us and we will ensure you kind words are shared with our Neurosurgery team.

Wishing you well in you ongoing recovery.

Kind regards

Nicola McKee, Lead Nurse, Specialist Services

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Response from Mary Cumming, Senior Nurse for Emergency Medicine, Accident and Emergency, NHS Tayside last month
Mary Cumming
Senior Nurse for Emergency Medicine, Accident and Emergency,
NHS Tayside

Submitted on 26/03/2024 at 14:35
Published on Care Opinion at 14:35

Dear Sparhawk,

What a difficult time for you. I was pleased to read that the trauma team in Ninewells were dispatched to assist in the pre hospital setting and transfer you to the Emergency Department for ongoing care

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us and we wish you a continued recovery

Regards

Mary Cumming

Senior ED Nurse

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