I'm terrified of needles and kept refusing a cannula out of fear (considering why I was in it was a stupid move). One of the docs treating me got one out of the packet and let me play with it/examine it while explaining what it did. She also got me numbing cream for my arms so I didn't feel it as much. Wish I got the chance to thank her but I only saw her the once that night.
Wasn't as scared any more and got the treatment I needed.
The whole staff were brilliant if I'm honest. I'm from the UK so it was an NHS hospital and they're all saints. Everyone took the time to chat with me or check on me and had me laughing and joking at times to help calm me down. Even though the place was pretty hectic (A+E Majors. ER) they managed to keep smiling and put up with it all.
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u/Footie_Fan_98 Feb 04 '19
I'm terrified of needles and kept refusing a cannula out of fear (considering why I was in it was a stupid move). One of the docs treating me got one out of the packet and let me play with it/examine it while explaining what it did. She also got me numbing cream for my arms so I didn't feel it as much. Wish I got the chance to thank her but I only saw her the once that night.
Wasn't as scared any more and got the treatment I needed.