Saving a life

EDITOR:

On Jan. 18 I suffered a subdural hematoma. I was in the back bedroom of our home. My husband Dennis could not hear me calling out to him so I dialed my friend Christeen Hanson's cell phone. By the time the phone connected, I could not talk. Recognizing my number she dialed 911.

By the time she reached my home, a mile or so away, the EMT's were here. I had recovered most of my speech by then.

We went to Ironwood Medical Center where I was CT scanned and the brain bleed was discovered.

Due to snow conditions, I could not be helicoptered to Reno but was transported Code 3 to Renown Trauma Center. I was in ICU for eight days. I am now home and recovering nicely. This was not my first rodeo, but I have never been so frightened in my life. Had it not been for my friend, the EMT personnel, and my wonderful "family" at Ironwood, I might not have made it. My husband and I wish to thank all of you. We are so lucky to live here.

Carol and Dennis OKeefe

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