Friday the 13th in the ER

While the camp fire was quite wonderful, Dave started having stomach cramps and feeling pretty bad. He first complained of itching arms and hands. While in the bathroom, I noticed his face, neck and hands were bright red and his right hand was swollen. Emergency consult with another nurse friend led to talking to the on call MD. Well, it could be a delayed allergic reaction to the blood transfusion ........ on to the ER. Got there about 8 pm- left at 10:30 pm. Benedryl took the "rash" away and 500 cc of IV fluid........ Dave's a lot better. Of course "it's very unusual for a reaction to blood to happen this late". We did what we were told; better at 8 pm than 2 am. Small dinner and off to bed. After all tomorrow's another day.