Editor: On the morning of Aug. 19 I was taken to Delta Hospital by ambulance, my diagnosis later being double pneumonia. In my 85 years
on this Earth, many things have happened to me but none quite so frightening as not being able to breathe.
Upon arrival I was immediately deposited to the respiratory trauma area where there were at least five people waiting for me. One nurse in particular, Toni, explained every step that was being taken.
After I left the trauma area I was moved to the monitoring area where there was an elderly nurse taking over. She tried to make me as comfortable as possible and then took it upon herself to get rid of my two neighbours, telling them I needed to rest and they should go home and let her do her job. What a breath of fresh air she was and she certainly took care of her charges.
I was eventually transferred from the ambulance gurney to an actual bed, which was a relief. After two days I was transferred to Surrey Memorial Hospital for an echogram. Sent by the hospital transfer bus, I was accompanied by a nurse who had an emergency lunch, snacks and diabetic pills with him in case a problem arose.
The food in the hospital was good, despite complaints I have heard. The care by the nurses was above and beyond the call of duty. I will always remember my nurse Ryan who was always at hand when I needed him and the lovely student nurse Erica, so kind and caring.
Thank heaven we have this lovely hospital.
Bernice Pollard
