A&E and High Dependency Ward

Yesterday 11plus at night, Dad complained of blood in stool and shortness of breathe (SOB). He was so lethargic. I called and booked a cab to send him to CGH A&E. When we reached A&E, it's about past midnight.

I quickly go and register him. Luckily, we did not need to wait as his was emergency case and he was pushed in to see the doctor immediately.

I was shocked to see his vital signs. His heart rate was 140+ and his BP was 70+/40+. His SpO2 (amount of oxygen in his blood) was also low. Thank God we sent him in early. I cannot imagine if what could have happened if we sent him much later.

After consultation, he was pushed to another room for further assessments. Doctor came in and out about 2 times, updating his status. He was given 2 packet of blood for transfusion due to lost of too much blood which resulted to his low BP and hemoglobin. A&E Doctor reported that he needs to be warded and may be having HEART FAILURE. The 2nd time he came out, he said that the specialist (gastro) on-call doctor will be coming down to see him. After that,  the staff nurse came out and asked me to do the administration for dad's admission.

She said that dad has to be admitted to high dependency ward for close monitoring.

Soon after, he was pushed up to the ward and my mom and I followed shortly via the visitor lift. The nurses and doctor was preparing him into the high dependency ward.

The doctor updated his status. He reported that dad's BP was still consider very low and was consider critically ill or sick. He even asked us to prepare for the worse. When hearing this, my heart sank but still remain calm and hopeful.

He then said that he has KIDNEY FAILURE. But yet when I asked if my dad can pass urine on his own and stuff, he said can. Sigh.

When we left A&E, it was already 5 plus in the morning.

 When I reached home, I quickly grab a nap and woke up at 8+am to sms Sunita to tell her that I would be taking dependent leave. And to cancel all my therapy sessions with the pre-schools. I also messaged my brother to tell him about dad.

P.S: I also smsed someone who I thought will show some concern but he didn't reply.
Edited: I wonder if he is in Singapore or whether he has received my sms. Maybe he is still angry. But I'm tired already. Too many things happening. Do whatever you want.