Answered4 years ago
What can be done to support a mother whose daughter is in a coma after an accident?
My housekeeper and good friend’s 7 year old daughter is in a Coma following a motor cycle accident, its the 3rd day on life-support, she is not responsive.
She is on one of the Eesan Government Hospitals, mother has three visitation hours into the “clean room” per day, been sleeping on the floor outside since she was submitted.
We are naturally all heartbroken, and I was wondering if there is anything that can be done ?
….and what can be expected if she doesn’t come around anytime soon ?
Anyone with experience with this is most welcome !
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UPDATE 21. Aug. 15:32
She has just been taken off Ventilator as she has now started to breathe by herself.
It doesn't mean we are out of the forest yet, unfortunately I don't have more information at the moment. I just wanted to share and thank everyone who through their support, wishes, positive thinking and prayers have been instrumental to us reaching this critical milestone for her recovery !
Thank you everyone for your support ! <3
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I found the following contacts for situations like this: - Samaritans of Thailand at their 24-hour hotline 02-113-6789 (English & Thai) - Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai).
She is on one of the Eesan Government Hospitals, mother has three visitation hours into the “clean room” per day, been sleeping on the floor outside since she was submitted.
We are naturally all heartbroken, and I was wondering if there is anything that can be done ?
….and what can be expected if she doesn’t come around anytime soon ?
Anyone with experience with this is most welcome !
——
UPDATE 21. Aug. 15:32
She has just been taken off Ventilator as she has now started to breathe by herself.
It doesn't mean we are out of the forest yet, unfortunately I don't have more information at the moment. I just wanted to share and thank everyone who through their support, wishes, positive thinking and prayers have been instrumental to us reaching this critical milestone for her recovery !
Thank you everyone for your support ! <3
——
I found the following contacts for situations like this: - Samaritans of Thailand at their 24-hour hotline 02-113-6789 (English & Thai) - Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai).
Answer summary
A community member seeks advice on how to help a mother whose 7-year-old daughter is in a coma following a motorcycle accident. The daughter is in a government hospital, and the mother is limited to visiting hours. Support suggestions include providing financial aid, moral support, and necessary items for the mother during this difficult time. The conversation evolves with updates about the girl's condition and includes various community members offering emotional and practical support, while sharing personal experiences related to similar situations.
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Chika *******
This charity dog rescue can't stop laughing. This is getting out of hand
Steve **********
@Kuan *****
@Peter ******************
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%20Thani/Muang%20Udon%20ThaniSasawan **********
I hope her daughter is getting better soon. The mom must have been devastated.
Peter *******************
OP@Sasawan *********
thank you for your kind thoughts 🙏❤️
Ben *********
Dasal at palataya.
Kuan ******
Pray to Jesus, get a Christian to pray.. go to a church you know n ask the church to pray for the girl ..
let me know where u are n we can ask the local church to pray
let me know where u are n we can ask the local church to pray
Steve **********
@Kuan *****
@Peter ******************
great suggestion Kuan Kuan! To people ridiculing: why be so anti something as harmless as asking Someone to make her well?
I’ve seen God answer 1000s of prayers in my lifetime, as have 100s of other people I know personally, and 100s of millions of people around the world - including many dramatic documented turnarounds that doctors confirmed but couldn’t explain.
Isn’t it worth a try to potentially save a life or prevent/undo permanent damage?
Jenna ******
Sure it will help a lot ! ;-)
James ***********
@Ku**
terrible
Leszek *********
@James **********
why??James ***********
@Les***
uh… ok man!Leszek *********
@James **********
you are not realJames ***********
@Les***
it’s not real brah
Hovvard ******
Really? ... really?
Markus **********
Are you asking how you support someone in a hard time?
Philip **********
Start a Go Fund Me on FB.
Kabeeb **************
@Philip *********
Charity dog rescue guy laughs at this?Philip **********
@Kabeeb *************
There’s all kinds here.Peter *******************
OPDoes anyone know of a Crisis Psychologist or Consultant or something like that around Udon Thani ?
Or a Foundation that offers support for Next of Kin ?
Or a Foundation that offers support for Next of Kin ?
Terry ********
PM me
Peter *******************
OP@Terry *******
done 👍
Bruce *****
Don’t go private once you pay once you are in there for the entire journey as for govt hospital don’t give your name and address pay in cash same applies by the sound of the condition you could be looking at 500k plus
Peter *******************
OP@Bruce ****
how long will they keep her on lifesupport ?
Brian *******
It is normal here for family members to camp in the hospital. If the mum has no other family support I suggest provide a small roll up mattress, spare clothes or do laundry, meals, and moral support. Hope there is a good outcome for all.
Martin *****
Better talk to the doctors...
Peter *******************
OP@Martin ****
how ?
Star **********
@Peter ******************
ask her the name of the hospital and doctor and look for an interpreter freelance or agency and set up a date and time to start calling. It might not happen in the first call but you could get a hold of them in the next one. PrayersStar **********
@Peter ******************
I'm a qualified interpreter myself but for Romanian, that's why I think this would be the way. I did so(interpreted/translated) in the UK. Just try to make sure the interpreter has qualifications so you get a good servicePeter *******************
OP@Claudia *****
good idea, have you done something like this yourself in Thailand or similar country ?Martin *****
@Peter ******************
? Go to hospital, best with a thai friend as translator.. but usually thai doctors can speak EnglishPeter *******************
OP@Martin ****
Im nowhere near
Brandon *****************
Nope. Just wait and pray she wakes up.
David ********
Give support her with her wages over this time , and if she passes away also support for some time after wards, tell her your wait and her job is safe
David ********
I would get involved in in sending her to another hospital or paying, unless you have big money , it could cost you millions of baht and once you start you can Not stop , just support the mum with sympathy and her wage for say 6 months
Sasawan **********
How about transfer the kid to a gov hospital in BKK? At least gov. hospital in BKK would have better equipment and staffs. Not sure if it would be possible for a young child in critical condition to transfer for many hours though.
Peter *******************
OP@David *******
that’s exactly what I did, I just sent her 6 months of advance salary, but not in a position to submit to bring the kid to private hospital
Mark *********
@Peter ******************
Take care of yourself and your family too. Never be afraid of proportionality, even seeming trite. The cheapest toy really does cheer up a two year old. A cheap meal out, friends, family where all can be together, have fun or tears as they wish is good. An expensive, threatening, meal out, distinctly not so good. In fact, impromptu arrangement works best. No grand event. They terrify me too, never mind a poor or relatively poor Thai family. They don't want or need another problem.Peter *******************
OP@Mark ********
Thank you for your support 🙏Mark *********
@Glenn ********
Agreed. But transfer to private hospital is a no. As David Butler said this is really to do with supporting Mum, making her life as comfortable as possible and not just at the hospital. Has she family at home and what are their needs? Specifically their needs with Mum not around? It's trying to make sure that one terrible situation doesn't create dozens more. Crudely, damage limitation.
Glenn *********
@Peter ******************
What you've done is very generous and will be so helpful, regardless of outcomePeter *******************
OP@David *******
I just issued a large advance on her salary to her personal account, hoping she can use it for some good, but short of transfer to private hospital, I have no idea what will help, do they take payment for VIP treatment in Government Hospitals ?
Faye *********
Hope, pray (even if not religious) and.just give support, maybe take food for the mother. You could ask the doctor yourself if something more medically can be done for the daughter.
Faye *********
Financial support will help, I'm not into giving money but for this it is very different, money so she can still keep her house running and for food. In the UK they warn you that after 7 days on life support the chances of survival decreases, it becomes harder for the body to take back over. But all circumstances are different, there.may be a head injury that can't be recovered from that is why just hoping and praying for the best outcome and wishing that there is something medical they can do for.such a young life.
Peter *******************
OP@Faye ********
Im unfortunately prevented from flying there 😔Bruce *****
Our thoughts are with you
Johanna ********
In my prayers x
Shaun *********
So sorry to hear this, i hope she comes round soon 🙏
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