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Expert Profile: Wesley

Expertise: I can translate the jargon and answer the complex emotional and medical questions related to an ICU stay. I am a constant student of the changing face of Medicine, and hopefully I can help you come to a better understanding about what you can expect during your stressful time. I find that once the language is explained a little clearer, the puzzle comes more into focus. Usually, just to know that you are not alone may help. I am familar with all facets of critical care except transplant and neonatal care. Questions about Sepsis, ventilation, gall bladders, hemodialysis, complicated cancer surgery and alcohol withdrawal, suicide/overdose attempts are welcome. Students are welcome

Experience in the area
12 years as an ICU nurse and 2 yrs on Neurosurgery. Mentor, teacher, been there in your shoes myself.

Education/Credentials
BSN from Clemson, 15yrs grunt medic in the ARMY.

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What do you like about this subject? The human ability to heal if allowed to.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: That person sitting in the waiting room across from you is likely going through the same thing you are. A conversation at the right time may lighten yours and their spirit more than you realize.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject It is hard to find a doctor committed enough to a vague diagnosis to tell you what it is, how it is treated and what the outcome will be. Pinning them down to a difinite is VERY hard. The more you push for solid answers, the more likely they are not to feel comfortable giving you an answer. Push them anyway.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 420
Knowledge	10.0 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	10.0 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		26

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	09/30/08
10	10	10	10	09/20/08
10	10	10	10	09/17/08
10	10	10	10	09/14/08
10	10	10	10	09/18/08

User Comments

Outstanding answer and great response time. I highly recommend Wesley on this topic.
(Tina on 09/30/08)

Thank you, Wesley and your wife. I really appreciate your quick response again. My husband will be happy to know what I've found out too:)
(Inanda on 09/20/08)

Thank you so very much for the prompt and helpful reply to in inquiry. I'm doing better now and am seeing a therapist. Thanks for your help!
(Lucy on 09/17/08)

Thank you so very much for all that you've answered and also all that you've brought to my attention. Funny thing is that right after I'd asked all o
(Inanda on 09/14/08)

I was extemely pleased with the answers that I received from my questions. Thank you so much for your knowledge, my boyfriend and I don't have insuran
(Crystal on 09/18/08)

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Recent Answers from Wesley

2008-10-09 mom on ventilator: My biggest peice of advice: take a deep breath. If you have read any of my posts you know I kinda cut to the chase so I will with you to. You know the answer to the biggest of all these questions. Hope...

2008-10-08 Terrifying experience: Wow, what a strange story. Not that strange though. Here's another story to compare yours for you. My friend, who was a high-level cyclist, was out on a training ride one day. He related later after...

2008-09-20 fertility after illness: Hi again. Well it happens that my wife is a Maternal and Newborn Educator at a Women's hospital. The fact is many drugs do affect sperm motility and formation. It would be a good idea to give consideration...

2008-09-13 CPAP tests and eating and drinking with a trach: Inanda you have your hands full bless your heart! I'm gonna jump in and trim some of this down. I hope when you say that he can't 'pass' his CPAP test and he doesn't feel like he can swallow that he's...

2008-09-10 slencectomy: You happened to catch me on a day off, so it's my pleasure. Physical activity should be dictated by the surgeon and the injury. Light lifting and restrained activity for the few weeks after discharge...