I had CPR preformed on me 5 wks ago. I remember being in the ambulance but then all went blank until I woke up in Cardiac ICU. This was my 3rd MI, the 1st being 19 years ago, which was my "big one". 2nd was 7 years ago and was classified as minor. Let me note, I am a retired RN with some Cardiac rehad experience.
Back to my CPR.
When I woke up, I was in the worst pain one could imagine, I was told that all my ribs were broken and the stirnum was 'crushed'. I had my cardiac pillow, which helped more than the drugs. I thank God that I did not have a cold or hiccups as I don't think I would have been able too servive. The pain was a constant breakthrough for almost 3 days, then the oxycodone began to make it bareable. 2 weeks later I was still neeing the Oxy q 6hrs to function. Towards the end of the 3rd week I was able to stretch the dosing to 10 hours at times. Once at home I was like a zombie, but pain level averaging 3-4. 3 days ago I ran into a 45 minute coughing spell, reason unknown, and I though I handled it pretty well. BUT-- the next morning it felt like day 3 again, almost went to ER it hurt so bad. By 2pm the oxy overtook the pain and it was bareable. This is now day 3 since the coughing and I still needs the oxy, but pain lv is at 2-4 with the meds.. I am praying the when I wake up tomorrow, if the Lord allows it, the pain from the cough will have run its course.
I still haven't felt well enough to see my Hospital records, I would really like to know how long I was oxygen deprived. I also want to find the 'brut' who did my CPR........and give him/her a big hug. I AM ALIVE, I am alive!!!!
Back to my CPR.
When I woke up, I was in the worst pain one could imagine, I was told that all my ribs were broken and the stirnum was 'crushed'. I had my cardiac pillow, which helped more than the drugs. I thank God that I did not have a cold or hiccups as I don't think I would have been able too servive. The pain was a constant breakthrough for almost 3 days, then the oxycodone began to make it bareable. 2 weeks later I was still neeing the Oxy q 6hrs to function. Towards the end of the 3rd week I was able to stretch the dosing to 10 hours at times. Once at home I was like a zombie, but pain level averaging 3-4. 3 days ago I ran into a 45 minute coughing spell, reason unknown, and I though I handled it pretty well. BUT-- the next morning it felt like day 3 again, almost went to ER it hurt so bad. By 2pm the oxy overtook the pain and it was bareable. This is now day 3 since the coughing and I still needs the oxy, but pain lv is at 2-4 with the meds.. I am praying the when I wake up tomorrow, if the Lord allows it, the pain from the cough will have run its course.
I still haven't felt well enough to see my Hospital records, I would really like to know how long I was oxygen deprived. I also want to find the 'brut' who did my CPR........and give him/her a big hug. I AM ALIVE, I am alive!!!!
