Wednesday, June 2, 2004

Wasp sting emergency was handled well at hospital

On May 9 of this year, I found it necessary to seek medical attention in your emergency room. I had been stung by a wasp and had experienced a severe allergic reaction. I tried all the normal procedures to counteract the reaction but to no avail.

I drove myself to the emergency room at your facility. By this time, my tongue had swollen, I was covered in welts, and I was feeling dizzy and out of touch.

As soon as I approached the triage nurse, she knew immediately I was having a severe allergic reaction to something. I was able to tell her I had been stung by a wasp and she immediately had me seen by a doctor.

I want to thank the entire staff for their professionalism and their quick response to what could have been a life-threatening situation. In fact, the doctor on duty advised me that I had gotten there just in time.

Please extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the entire emergency room staff for their help in getting me the care I needed on May 9. I cannot tell you how grateful I was to have a hospital within minutes of my home.

Dan Lakly
Peachtree City, Ga.

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