I think probably one of my favorite things to see in the emergency room is an appendix patient. I love the surgery and the emergency care we give a person who has appendicitis. Although appendicitis is extremely dangerous, if you come soon enough, there is no problem. The appendix is a ticking little bomb within your lower abdomen... you are just waiting for the little thing to explode.
Imagine "Michelle" a 32-year-old-woman who is rushed into the emergency room due to complaints of abdominal pains. She arrived with a severe case of appendicitis where her appendix burst on our watch. The problem with a burst appendix is that it releases toxins into your blood stream. This release of toxins can be deadly, but if you are under care, you are safe. We performed an appendectomy and put Michelle on an IV of an anti-biotic. She's resting now, safe and sound.
Today I visited Paul again; he was in a much happier mood. He wouldn't tell me why he was so happy but he said he had things straightened out for himself. He said that he has left himself a legacy and that there will not be a problem with his death anymore. He told me he has now accepted death and the fact that it has to inevitably come at sometime in life. Although he was happy, he was ultimately fragile. He has become very pale and bed ridden. The poor guy is coming close and I just can't watch.
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