I am writing in regard to a medical emergency last Wednesday night January, 24, 2018 in Wallaceburg.
My husband had a severe sugar low in the middle of the night.
When I realized I could not help him, I called 911 and my family.
I knew how bad it was when Ron said I love you and goodbye.
That was the most sinking feeling and so sad to know help was 20 to 25 minutes away.
It was no fault of the paramedics, as there are not enough ambulances to provide proper care.
When they got here, they were wonderful and went into saving mode. They are certainly our heroes.
So professional and kind, they stabilized him and off to the hospital he went.
If it wasn’t for them, he would have died.
Also, their lives were put in danger and at risk trying to get to Wallaceburg in a timely manner.
I ask, when is a life, no matter what the age, more important than money and the bottom line?
Why is the station on Base Line Road and Albert Street in Wallaceburg even there if there are no ambulance available?
Lastly, Windsor-Essex has a lot of ambulances available that they are donating to St. Clair College, which is a great learning tool, and maybe one could come our way? This is just a possible scenario and a thought.
Every person is in peril if paramedics are not available… babies, seniors, accident victims, heart patients and so on.
Marg Furtah
Wallaceburg, ON
I’m very sorry this happened to you – the wait must have felt like an eternity.
Just for clarity – the lack of available ambulances is not an issue of vehicles, but the unwillingness of the municipality to adequately staff the service by creating more full time positions to staff addition reapinding ambulances in the system.
Thank God things turned out well for you and your family, everything you said in your letter was well worded and I couldn’t have said it any better, all the best to you and your family
I was at Arena on Wednesday night and a man I notice having difficulty standing. He was hanging on the back of the seat. I thought he was having a stroke. He was incoherent and sweating profusely. We called 911 and they were within a short time. We had to help get him down the stairs so he could be assessed. We did the right thing by calling as his blood sugar was 1.4. He was confused and agitated. Do not know how he made out as he was transported to Sydenham. Campus. The paramedics were very professional and knew their job.
I can’t believe these people are so unprepared. Get yourself a glucagon kit and take responsibility for yourself. I’ve been T1 for 40 years and raised two kids who are T1. There are low sugars every single day, even “severe” lows. If the guy could say his goodbyes, he could eat ior drink something. If he were unconscious, give him a glucagon shot. That’s exactly what the paramedics would have done anyway. Stop tying up ambulances over non-emergency situations, and there wouldn’t be a problem.