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DS still asleep, what to do?

949 replies

ClutchingPearls · 02/01/2013 13:18

DS is 15 months, been generally a bit grumpy for a week. Last night he was especially grumpy so calpol'ed him at put him to bed, he had a slight temperature. He hasnt woken since.

Waiting for an "urgent" call from GP nurse which will be this afternoon or possibly this evening.

Nothing specific, slight temp, was occasionally pulling at ears, decreased appetite. But he's completely un rousable, changed nappy with DD1 and 2 in the room jumping about and he just slept. He obviously is responsive because I've got a few oz of water into him and nurophen in him. But I cant wake him any more than that. So he's been asleep for 17 hours looks poorly but not collapsed. Occasional small cry but by the time I've got to his door he's asleep again.

So MNers should I call the GPs again, NHS direct or am I just wittling about nothing and let him sleep it off. DD2 has complex medical needs and I'm always on the ball with her getting her seen as appropriate. But a normal "abit unwell and sleeping child" has completely thrown me.

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ClutchingPearls · 02/01/2013 13:42

A & E is an 1/2 walk and train ride away ( that DD doesnt cope well with) so if he needs seeing it would be good if the GPs to do it first if possible rather than wait for trains (1 an hour). Off to give waking him another go.

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gymboywalton · 02/01/2013 13:42

i would go to a and e right now
seriously

Sleepingbunnies · 02/01/2013 13:43

A&E!!

Hope he is ok!

gymboywalton · 02/01/2013 13:43

dial 999 for an ambulance

your child is unrousable

he needs medical attention

OwlCatMouse · 02/01/2013 13:43

Actualy, sod NHS direct - call 999 now, and give them the symptoms. If they are concerned they will send an ambulance.

fatcuntroller · 02/01/2013 13:44

If you can't rouse him, you need to take him to a&e. How hard have you tried? Have you called his name, prodded him, stripped him off, blown on his face?

Sirzy · 02/01/2013 13:44

Call a taxi and get to a and e. why waste time waiting for a Gp who may not be able to see him?

If he is as unrousable as you say he needs seeing

porthcurnick · 02/01/2013 13:44

Bring him downstairs, see if you can wake him up.

If after you have really tried to rouse him, he won't focus on you, A&E.

Don't think just turning up at GP will help.

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ClutchingPearls · 02/01/2013 13:44

Sorry I hate threads like this everyone says A&E and the op makes excuses, Its just if I can get the GP to see him before 4ish then he will be seen a lot sooner than I can get him to A&E.

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gymboywalton · 02/01/2013 13:45

this is the first page of the symptom checker on nhs direct

Who the symptom checker is for
This health and symptom checker is for yourself or someone you are with. It may not be safe to use if the person you are enquiring for is not with you.

Before continuing with this health and symptom checker you need to make sure that:

the person is conscious and reacting to you normally or
if they are asleep, that they react to gentle shaking.
If you are with the person and you can't get them to react in any way, dial 999 and ask for an ambulance.

ApocalypseCheeseToastie · 02/01/2013 13:45

Make a big effort to wake him up ie stick him in a cool bath or something, im not a worrier at all but if that didnt work id be up to A&E. He's prob sleeping off a virus but I wouldnt take the risk. no doubt he'll wake up the second you get into A&E

CheungFun · 02/01/2013 13:45

I would agree with the other posters that if you can't speak to a professional and the GP surgery is closed for lunch and you can't get to the hospital easily then ring 999 and they will have the experience to know what to do next.

OwlCatMouse · 02/01/2013 13:45

The NHS symptom checker says

"the person is conscious and reacting to you normally or
if they are asleep, that they react to gentle shaking."

"If you are with the person and you can't get them to react in any way, dial 999 and ask for an ambulance."

Banderchang · 02/01/2013 13:46

Not if you call an ambulance, surely. Have you REALLY tried rousing him? If he won't rouse then 999 now.

OpheliasWeepingWillow · 02/01/2013 13:47

999!

OwlCatMouse · 02/01/2013 13:47

Right - I've done the symptom checker with the info you have given here and it recommends to call an ambulance.

Sugarice · 02/01/2013 13:47

Give his symtoms to NHS direct, they will send am ambulance if they consider his symtoms serious, which they should!

fanjodisfunction · 02/01/2013 13:47

I agree with above posts if he's totally unresponsive then ring 999 but if you don't think that's best then ring NHS direct, you need to be told what to do by a health professional.

OwlCatMouse · 02/01/2013 13:48

Just ring now please. If the only thing that happens is that the operator tells you to get to your GP at 2pm, then fine.

But I think if you call 999 there will be an ambulance with you in under 10 mins.

RyleDup · 02/01/2013 13:49

I would ring 999 and they will go through their checklist. If you can't wake him properly then I think they will almost certainly send an abulance. Dont waste time over this.

Maryz · 02/01/2013 13:49

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gymboywalton · 02/01/2013 13:50

please please don't take any chances with your baby's health
always better to be safe than sorry

ChristabelChristmas · 02/01/2013 13:50

If it were me I would get him to A&E ASAP or call 999. You can't be too careful with your child's health so please do some proactive NOW. I'm worried about him so you definitely should be. Hope he's ok - I'm sure he will be but you have to make sure.

OwlCatMouse · 02/01/2013 13:51

OP - it's a symptom of meningitis. If you really can't wake him you need medical attention immediately.

MakesCakesWhenStressed · 02/01/2013 13:51

I personally would not wait for the gp to maybe see you at some point when they feel like it.

Have you managed to rouse him?