Guest guest Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 MY brother went for a colon exame 2days ago. During the exame he vomited while under the drugs they give to knock you out.The stomach fluid went into his lungs from normal breathing. His left lung got infected, then his right lung got infected. He is now on a resporator and not doing well. How in the hell does this happen? All he wanted was a colon check which was done2yrs ago with no problems( but has bad ones now). He is 65 yrs old and had a by pass4yrs ago. Does anyone know of a similar circumstance? How bad is this? He is in ICU and the Dr. is not saying much. My brother can't talk because of the drug induced coma and the breathing machine down his throat. I am a grown person and can handle life so answer away. Wasn't someone supposed to be looking out for him while under the drugs? This is one of many reasons I don't go to the DR unless I am almost dead. Sorry but I am feeling bad for my brother and MAD AS HELl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 This is a known problem, that's why people are told not to eat anything for twelve hoiurs before having anesthesia. Maybe some people dont believe the fast is very necessary? President Reagan almost died because he had just eaten before being shot and rushed to the hospital, this came out several years later. debra_stubblebine <debra_stubblebine wrote: MY brother went for a colon exame 2days ago. During the exame he vomited while under the drugs they give to knock you out.The stomach fluid went into his lungs from normal breathing. His left lung got infected, then his right lung got infected. He is now on a resporator and not doing well. How in the hell does this happen? All he wanted was a colon check which was done2yrs ago with no problems( but has bad ones now). He is 65 yrs old and had a by pass4yrs ago. Does anyone know of a similar circumstance? How bad is this? He is in ICU and the Dr. is not saying much. My brother can't talk because of the drug induced coma and the breathing machine down his throat. I am a grown person and can handle life so answer away. Wasn't someone supposed to be looking out for him while under the drugs? This is one of many reasons I don't go to the DR unless I am almost dead. Sorry but I am feeling bad for my brother and MAD AS HELl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 I am so sorry for you. Does sound negligent to me too. Kathy On Behalf Of debra_stubblebine Monday, January 01, 2007 7:27 AM COLON EXAMINATION GOES VERY WRONG! MY brother went for a colon exame 2days ago. During the exame he vomited while under the drugs they give to knock you out.The stomach fluid went into his lungs from normal breathing. His left lung got infected, then his right lung got infected. He is now on a resporator and not doing well. How in the hell does this happen? All he wanted was a colon check which was done2yrs ago with no problems( but has bad ones now). He is 65 yrs old and had a by pass4yrs ago. Does anyone know of a similar circumstance? How bad is this? He is in ICU and the Dr. is not saying much. My brother can't talk because of the drug induced coma and the breathing machine down his throat. I am a grown person and can handle life so answer away. Wasn't someone supposed to be looking out for him while under the drugs? This is one of many reasons I don't go to the DR unless I am almost dead. Sorry but I am feeling bad for my brother and MAD AS HELl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 I am so sorry, also, that this has occured. From your description, this situation does sound serious, indeed. I have not personally heard of this happening-but there is always risk envolved with any medical procedure, especially one that envolves anethesia. I am sending healing prayers for your brother...and would suggest you seek legal counsel. May your brother experience a full recovery. Love and light, Susan NM Kathleen Ramsey <kathy wrote: I am so sorry for you. Does sound negligent to me too. Kathy On Behalf Of debra_stubblebine Monday, January 01, 2007 7:27 AM COLON EXAMINATION GOES VERY WRONG! MY brother went for a colon exame 2days ago. During the exame he vomited while under the drugs they give to knock you out.The stomach fluid went into his lungs from normal breathing. His left lung got infected, then his right lung got infected. He is now on a resporator and not doing well. How in the hell does this happen? All he wanted was a colon check which was done2yrs ago with no problems( but has bad ones now). He is 65 yrs old and had a by pass4yrs ago. Does anyone know of a similar circumstance? How bad is this? He is in ICU and the Dr. is not saying much. My brother can't talk because of the drug induced coma and the breathing machine down his throat. I am a grown person and can handle life so answer away. Wasn't someone supposed to be looking out for him while under the drugs? This is one of many reasons I don't go to the DR unless I am almost dead. Sorry but I am feeling bad for my brother and MAD AS HELl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 I used to pretty much routinely ignore things like that, since they would never tell you WHY. When they casually say things, you just sort of figure it's another one of those things that aren't really necessary, but they're in the habit of saying them. Why don't they tell you WHY!!!!! Then, it would make sense, and you would remember it! And save a lot of lives and pain. thoughts for Debra's brother Joy , Eandrew T <eandrewt2000 wrote: > > This is a known problem, that's why people are told not to eat anything for twelve hoiurs before having anesthesia. Maybe some people dont believe the fast is very necessary? President Reagan almost died because he had just eaten before being shot and rushed to the hospital, this came out several years later. > > debra_stubblebine <debra_stubblebine wrote: MY brother went for a colon exame 2days ago. During the exame he vomited > while under the drugs they give to knock you out.The stomach fluid went > into his lungs from normal breathing. His left lung got infected, then > his right lung got infected. He is now on a resporator and not doing > well. How in the hell does this happen? All he wanted was a colon check > which was done2yrs ago with no problems( but has bad ones now). He Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 talk to a lawyer now....before its too late. claire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Yes, this is exactly the reason why you are told not to eat or drink after a certain hour prior to surgery, though they don't explain WHY. My doc told me why, and she said that she use to tell people they could eat a small, light breakfast before surgery, but that then people would start trying to throw up during surgery and these complications would arise. She'd ask them later what they ate for a LIGHT breakfast and they'd say " well, a couple of breakfast burritos " .--breakfast burritos usually consist of eggs, meat, potatoes, lots of grease and the tortillas to wrap it all in. When she said light she meant some juice or a piece of toast or something like that. So now she tells them they can't eat or drink a thing. Doctors should explain why you are not suppose to have anything in the stomach before surgery, but they are just too use to people following their orders I guess. I hope your brother recovers and is healthy again. Samala Renee ---- I used to pretty much routinely ignore things like that, since they Would never tell you WHY. When they casually say things, you just sort Of figure it's another one of those things that aren't really Necessary, but they're in the habit of saying them. Why don't they Tell you WHY!!!!! Then, it would make sense, and you would remember It! And save a lot of lives and pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 I used to work in the Operating room, and the patient was always asked befor going under if he had eaten. I have seen surgery cancelled if a patient had eaten. Diane M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Sorry to hear about your brother. Prayers are being sent his way. It is a sad thing when this happens. And it happens way to often. And miscommunication is more frequent than not. I've had proceedures delayed or rescheduled because I ate something prior to going in. My daughter was C-section due to a placentia abruptia and they had to delay the surgery 2 hours as I had eaten prior to checking in. Of course the Dr. that sent me for observation never told me not to eat anything and I hadn't eaten since the prior night. By the time I got to the hospital, they had changed their minds about the observation and decided the C-section was going to happen instead. So a simple miscommunication could have spared some of the damage we have dealt with from the brain damage she incurred due to oxygen deprivation with the abruptia. Had I not ate and had they been able to take me in it would have lessened the trauma. Jenny Kernan Biofeedback Therapist Quantum Biofeedback Therapy Remote Healing or Local Sessions www.quantumassociatesofutah.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 One Colonoscopy I had I was given too little Demerol and I was in severe pain and told the doctor to take the dam thing out or I would and hit him with it. The last time I had a colonoscopy they gave me too much demerol and it make me vomit from nausea. I guess giving you the right amount of drugs is difficult. I was told by a doctor friend of mine that in med school they have to give each other colonoscopies for practice and to see what it feels like. I wish all med scools would teach with that method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 I know everytime I have a surgical procedure that requires you to be knocked out, my doctors given written instructions as to what to do and then 24 hours before the procedure they call you and remind you not to eat/drink after a certain time. When I check in, once again am asked and then have to sign a paper saying I did not eat or drink and if I lie, the hospital did warn me and they are not responsible for vomitting due to my lying. If your brothers doctor gave him specific instructions ahead of time and they were not followed, there is no way the hospital would be responsible for his actions and most likely any way suit would be tossed out. It would not be their action that caused the problem. It would be expensive to try and sue for something caused by himself. , Teddyberen wrote: > > I used to work in the Operating room, and the patient was always asked befor > going under if he had eaten. I have seen surgery cancelled if a patient had > eaten. > > Diane M > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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