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Episode 6 Questions
You decide the top 5 questions to ask for a video response by doctors!
After each episode, submit your questions about the show and then “vote up” the ones you want to see answered. The top five questions chosen by all of you will be answered by the doctors with a video response.
Voting Deadline for Episode 6 Q+A: August 4, 2008 at 10:52 pm
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Love this show. Please bring it back next summer.
Submitted by: Teri Roth, 08/04/2008 21:43:59 -
Why aren't patients given a general before procedures are started? Pain management is important.
Submitted by: keith lambert, 08/04/2008 21:25:48 -
Answers From Dr. Montgomery
Submitted by: Robert Montgomery, 08/04/2008 20:28:45
-"No Ones ever done this before" refers to a long distance kidney swap in which a kidney was transported cross country. This was a 1st but not the last. Since then we have transported 3 other live donor kidneys to other hospitals for swaps, 2 on commercial airliners. We have done more paired donations than any other hospital in the country. We love getting people off dialysis!
-I did get a PhD from Oxford and I do basic research on unsolved transplant problems. It was so worth it!
-Pamela I hope your dad gets a transplant soon. Just by writing in you may have changed 1 person's mind about donation and a life will be saved as a result. If you need us, our miracle shop is always open.
-Peggy, you are very welcome. My very best to your husband. The boots are stingray, that nasty fish that killed the croc hunter.
-Heather if you ever need a transplant, I'm your huckleberry. I plan on doing this gig for many years! -
Is there a reason no questions for episode 5 were ever answered?
Submitted by: Mark, 08/04/2008 16:44:05 -
It sickened me to see the helpless three month old baby girl in that condition. I am wondering how she is doing, if she is being well cared for and if the community has rallied to help her overcome this tragedy. Also, I would like to know what her parents are saying and also I would like to know if anyone from the show follows up with her? Thank you. Jill
Submitted by: Jill, 08/04/2008 09:40:49 -
Some answers:
Submitted by: Terence Wrong, 08/04/2008 00:35:25
-The allegedly abused baby is doing well although as she develops there may be signs of damage from her injuries doctors say. The case continues to make its way through the courts and the baby is being cared for by a relative not connected to the allegations.
-The couple that lost the baby due to Hydrops Fatalis are no longer together.
-Patricia Ours has had some complications from her aortic surgery but is doing well.
-Music is obtainable by going to the music tab on this website.
-There are only 7 shows with the last one this coming Thursday. It is not a decision of the network or hospital but a function of how much footage was collected and distilled into stories in the available amount of time. To do additional episodes, a fresh agreement would have to be reached between ABC and Johns Hopkins or another hospital. In the future, this could happen -
Any further information on the 3 month old? Is she okay? How can I help?
Submitted by: Lorna, 08/04/2008 00:28:52
Thank you for being with and taking care of her... -
Dr. Montgomery,
Submitted by: Troy, 08/03/2008 18:11:30
Can you explain the significance of the kidney transplant shown, and your quote that "no one's ever done this before?" How does it fit in with the paired donation program, and has that program program progressed since? -
Dr. Meneshian - what, if any, are the differences in the roles or procedures that a fellow in your year can perform as compared to a fellow in their third and final year?
Submitted by: bess, 08/03/2008 13:48:23 -
No question. Just wanted to chime in with the majority of others here that I, too, love this show. As someone with several chronic illnesses, I've seen my share of medical facilities. It's nice to see the inner-workings of how things work, as well as the human side of the doctors. I hope they continue to air this show and don't stop at episode 7.
Submitted by: Mari Velar, 08/03/2008 13:37:12 -
Thank you for the work you do. Please keep this show on the ABC line up. It is incredibly moving and compelling. Thanks.
Submitted by: Sabrina, 08/03/2008 12:51:54 -
When was the hydrops diagnosed on that little boy? Was the condition previously diagnosed in-utero or was this a surprise to the parents?
Submitted by: oscar , 08/03/2008 09:39:19
If it was earlier detected, why was no shunt placed in?
My heart goes out to this family who lost something so precious.
Can you tell me how they are doing today? Update on their family?
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What happened to the 3 month old? Please let me know how I can help her in some way.
Submitted by: Deborah Boyden, 08/03/2008 02:22:50 -
Hello Dr. Montgomery,
Submitted by: Mark, 08/03/2008 02:22:21
I noticed from your Bio that in addition to your medical training you did a D.Phil at Oxford in immunology. As a current MD/PhD student myself, I am curious how you feel having done a PhD has shaped the way you practice medicine? Assuming you are primarily or only a clinician now, do you think doing a PhD was worth it in hindsight? Thanks for your response and for sharing you life with us on the show. -
Hello,
Submitted by: Mark, 08/03/2008 02:19:02
I noticed from reading your bio that you received training both as an MD and a D.Phil from Oxford in immunology. As a current MD/PhD student myself I am curious how you feel your research training has shaped the way you practice medicine? Assuming you are primarily or only a clinician now, do you in hindsight feel taking the time to do the PhD was worth it? Thanks for your insight and for sharing your life with us on the show. -
Are there going to be responses from the questions on episode 5?
Submitted by: Brian, 08/03/2008 01:49:06 -
As a new graduate medical doctor, I am most impressed with the Hopkins series. I have watched many network hospital drama shows and none compare to Hopkins! Hopkins is realistic & credible. The music played during the scenes is worth buying. Each show gives me the opportunity to review what I have learned in my basic science and clinical years. Keep up the good work. I hope to see many more episodes!
Submitted by: Donna, 08/02/2008 23:03:53 -
My son went to Johns Hopkins as an undergraduate, majored in Neuroscience (including pre-med curriculum).
Submitted by: Tony Tonkin, 08/02/2008 21:50:43
I have visited the Homewood campus many times, (and the medical center once to see for myself what Hopkins was all about). He recently took the MCAT.
He was not a great student...but will be trying to get into a medical
school. He spent 15 months working in a small NGO medical clinic in Quito, Ecuador. He currently works as a "scribe?" in the two local hospitals' emergency rooms. (He is fluent in Spanish and familiar with many medical terms in Spanish)
I am so favorably impressed with this program and the "real" dimension of its subject. I want to extend my congratulations to the medical personnel, the film crew, and the patients and their families for sharing their hope, pain, love, dedication, mistakes, and so very human shortcomings as well as impressive skills.
Perhaps you can share some advice for my son, to assist him in his effort to get into a medical school.
Thank you, thank you, thank you...to everyone, thank you,
Tony Tonkin
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What happened to the 3 month old baby that was abused? Is DCFS looking for a Foster Home for her? If so, we are interested.
Submitted by: Nicole Byrne, 08/02/2008 19:00:40
Thank you. -
My husband and I love Hopkins!!! I encourage the writers and producers to find the time and resources to continue. My young husband, 52, has been on the receiving end of 4 open heart surgeries. Thursdays episode covered both his atrial fibrillation and his aortic aneurysm. By the graces of God his did not rupture and was replaced with a dacron graft. For his 4th Open Heart we sought out the opinions of many doctors across the country. While we heard from the other top heart hospitals, it was Dr. Duke Cameron at Hopkins that not only emailed us many times, but took the time to call us on several occasions to discuss our options. That says a lot about Hopkins! Again, thanks for the great series. Kathy
Submitted by: Kathy, 08/02/2008 18:04:35 -
Jarisch,
Submitted by: Dan, 08/02/2008 17:29:18
This is not the place for medical advice but I will say you should absolutely go get evaluated by a physician.
What you described (non-painful sores after unprotected sex that cleared up on their own) sounds like a syphilis infection. You typically get sores that look like they should hurt but they don't. These go away on their own after a few weeks but you're still infected. There's then a second stage a bit later on where you get more sores that are generalized and maybe a rash. That also clears up. Years later you can get very serious complications if you're not treated. These include damage to your aorta and nervous system.
So yes, go get evaluated. The sores have gone away but you need to be on antibiotics if this is what you have. -
Will the show be back at some point? I love the show and it was my highlight of Thursday evening. Please bring it back.
Submitted by: Betty Werb, 08/02/2008 15:43:52 -
I totally agree with your assessment on transplantation and making it "the accepted norm" when one dies. I believe more early education - in high school perhaps, in those "health classes" we all had to take, might be a good place to start.
Submitted by: CC, 08/02/2008 15:39:39
An acquaintance of ours was a card carrying donor and his gifts went to 7 people.......
I myself have been a card carrying donor for more than 35 years.
My close friend had a double lung transplant right there at Hopkins by Dr. Shah just 18 months ago - he would not have the quality of life he does today without that truly generous gift from his donor.
Thank you for allowing ABC to share your talent and insights. -
I love this show!!
Submitted by: jean, 08/02/2008 15:18:44 -
Just have a comment that I absolutely LOVE this show! I have never been a medical person and get squeemish looking at the surgeries, but I am actually finding myself looking through my fingers placed over my eyes to see what is happening and am in awe of seeing a human heart beating! I look forward to your show every week and hope that you will continue it. It is educational and has real life drama and decisions that people make on a daily basis. The only thing I have a problem with on the show was their personal lives and the guys being in a bar and watching two females and one licking off the other female's chest. NOT appropriate for my 10 year old to be watching! Otherwise, GREAT SHOW!
Submitted by: Kim, 08/02/2008 12:34:45 -
Why aren't there any physician answers for episode 5's questions?
Submitted by: Bobby, 08/02/2008 12:33:34 -
This is a great show. I would really like to see more episodes. Thank you to all the families who allowed their stories to be told. It's been a heart felt experience for me.
Submitted by: QBunny, 08/02/2008 12:27:32 -
agree with above comment that ultrasound guidance for the thoracentesis would have been very useful in the patient who appeared to have advanced COPD
Submitted by: rad, 08/02/2008 11:00:13 -
Just wanted to say what a great show, very interesting and informative. With the shortage of nurses, I think this will be a great inspiration to many. Keep up the good work.
Submitted by: Dianne Davis, 08/02/2008 07:33:22 -
In the last edition of the Globe High School Paper you said that in ten years (from 1996) you wanted to see your name on a name tag with M.D. at the end. Seeing you on T.V. with that name tag I wanted to know, now that you have met that goal what's next? Congrats mon ami!
Submitted by: Nicole Fairfield, 08/02/2008 02:16:31
GHS class of '96 -
NO QUESTION JUST A COMMENT. THANKS FOR A TRUE PORTRAYAL OF LIFE IN A BIG METROPOLITIAN HOSPITAL LIKE JOHNS HOPKINS. IT COULD HAVE BEEN ANY HOSPITAL BUT JOHNS HOPKINS SPEAKS VOLUMES WHEN COMPARED TO OTHERS LIKE NORTHWESTERN IN CHICAGO,EMORY IN ATLANTA,OR U.C.L.A. IN CALIFORNIA. IT'S NOT WHO YOU KNOW IT'S WHERE YOU GO. I'D LIKE TO SEE THIS SHOW STAY ON.
Submitted by: DEVIN MONROE, 08/02/2008 01:59:50 -
I love this show it's the only show I look forward to watching every week. Please bring it back...
Submitted by: Burke, 08/02/2008 00:07:29 -
When talking to the patient with the tear in the aorta, you encouraged her by stating she would be fine and that you thought it would go beautifully. Are those kinds of statements generally allowed?
Submitted by: sue, 08/01/2008 23:28:03 -
I love this show--it shows what REALLY goes on in hospitals--not just the good stuff when everything goes smoothly. After all it's real life and in life there are ups and downs. In almost every episode I see situations where pain killers could have been given but weren't and patients experienced A LOT of unnecessary pain. Why even in one of the best hospitals in the country are pain killers not given during very painful procedures or situations? I've seen chest tubes put it prior to surgery (could do when patient is under) and tonight I saw a burn patient being scrubbed w/ no pain killers. I see this in most every episode. When will doctors in our country start to understand the importance of pain killers? Pain medications is made for these very situations.
Submitted by: ginny, 08/01/2008 23:01:55 -
No Question! A comment! I'm 70 yrs. old and find this to be one of the best TV shows I've ever watched. I'm raising my 16 yr. old grandson who has wanted to be a Dr. since age 5! He finds it extraordinarily informative!
Submitted by: Gale Jenkins, 08/01/2008 22:56:16 -
I want to know what the prognosis is concerning that sweet 3 month old. Will she have life long health problems due to all the abuse? Please keep us updated and pray for a family who will love this child no matter the outcome.
Submitted by: Tracey Casazza, 08/01/2008 22:38:38 -
Please pass along to Ann Czarnic if She is ever in Philadelphia, please give email me! She is ABSOLUTELY Beautiful!
Submitted by: Bredt Petka, 08/01/2008 22:05:11 -
I would like to know the name of the song played at the end of the show yesterday July31. show 7 i think. The lyrics had " Iv'e been waiting for you Iv'e been holding on. This is a lovely song and I wouldlike to find it. Please let me know.
Submitted by: daniel Sach, 08/01/2008 21:53:38 -
I thoroughly agree with the patient with thoracentesis who was upset about her treatment. I realize that all doctors need to practice procedures, but I think that an attending or a second or third year resident should have been present. Dr. Serrano did own up to his mistake, but he was lucky he was not sued for malpractice. I have had similar experiences, and I now request that an attending be present during a procedure. (My husband, daughter, and son-in-law are all doctors, and each has told tales of errors made by residents who did not know what they were doing.)
Submitted by: HWQueen, 08/01/2008 21:46:49 -
will the show come back again . . after next's week episode? it's the only show I watch! I didn't realize it was only a few episodes. . .
Submitted by: faithful viewer, 08/01/2008 21:04:23 -
The 3 month old baby....Please give us an update on her....so very disturbing and sad to see those poor little scared eyes! also...the lady that had the tear in her aorta....it doesnt have anything on her...::
Submitted by: Brittany Scott, 08/01/2008 20:57:35 -
What on earth was wrong with that little baby boy who died?
Submitted by: madeline graves, 08/01/2008 20:47:28
How did there come to be so much fluid around his lungs? I think you mentioned "hycrops" or something like that... can you elaborate?
My heart goes out to the parents of that poor little boy. I lost a little one years ago, so I really sympathize with them.
How are they doing now? Sometimes it is hard, but I pray that the Lord has blessed them since then in spite of their loss!
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Dr. Coombs, how many cases of Hydrops do you see at your hospital per year? My wife and I lost a little girl, Amanda Ann, due to non immune Hydrops 4 years ago.
Submitted by: Marty, 08/01/2008 20:44:22
I really feel for the family of the little boy who passed away.
How common is this condition, really? Our wasn't due to an Rh issue, but rather, I think, Turner's Syndrome?? Was that little boy's due to Rh or something genetic?
How are his parents today? Is there a patient update on them?
Thanks,
Marty and Caroline Ross -
First of all, as someone in my early 40's debating a career in nursing, this show gives me a great idea on how that career would affect me, not only mentally, but physically as well, since I can no longer be considered a spring chicken. :) The show is fantastic, thank you for sharing your lives with us!
Submitted by: CE Hunt, 08/01/2008 20:19:43
My question is this. Has the show in any way changed you life for better, or maybe even worse? After one particular episode I noticed a Doctor that took quite a bit of heat here on the boards, and I've also noticed a lot of 'attraction' to other physicians, also. So that would be my question to you all. And speaking of attractions, is Dr. Montgomery available?? :-)
Love the show---wish it would stick around. -
I was utterly moved by the show that aired last night, 07/31/08. I felt as if the emotions of the patients who were giving up and/or receiving kidney transplants were speaking to me. I live everyday hoping that the day will come when my 62 year old Dad will get a match for a kidney, so that he can continue to live without the pain and suffering that I see him going through everyday of his life for the past 3 years. I am asking the doctors on the show to please help viewers understand what positive effects they can make on others simply by getting tested to be a possible kidney donor. Many individuals and families live through what I may be experiencing everyday because they may know someone who has kidney disease, goes to dialysis, and continues to fight for life with the effects of not having normal functions of an organ which so many people are in need of in the United States alone. Please raise awareness and help me raise the possibility of someone being the perfect match, not just for my Dad, but for all those who may be in need of a Kidney in the US.
Submitted by: Pamela Soogrim, 08/01/2008 20:02:04 -
Last night's episode was the last time we will ever watch your show. We were very disturbed after you showed a newborn baby boy who died from fluid around his lungs. If we would've known that you were going to show such graphic images we would have never watched it to begin with. How can seeing a dead baby on tv be entertaining to anyone? We will never watch this tv show again. What a horrible tragedy. God bless that little baby boy who fought to take his first breath and his family.
Submitted by: Jamey, 08/01/2008 19:53:01 -
Why is the show ending ? Was it meant to be only 7 episodes or was it cancelled ? Will it ever come back with more shows ? It's one of my favorite shows .
Submitted by: Jennifer Wallace, 08/01/2008 19:51:49 -
what happened to the lady who had a ruptured aorta on episode 6?
Submitted by: april, 08/01/2008 19:31:00 -
what happened to the lady who had a ruptured aorta on 7/31's episode?
Submitted by: april, 08/01/2008 19:29:30 -
No question.. from one Oklahoman to another.. (Dr. Brian Bethea).. I'm happy to hear that you and your wife are staying together, and have resolved differences within your marriage. And remember...
Submitted by: Anoo, 08/01/2008 19:24:12
"peace. it does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. it means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart." --unknown author.
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I just sobbed last night for that poor little 3 month old baby. What is the update on her. Please let us know. Her little empty eyes haunted me and it was all I could think about today.
Submitted by: claire ballard, 08/01/2008 19:17:52 -
Dr Serrano I have 2 questionsas.1. The patient that you assist with the collapse lung,what happen after? Any updates. Did that really bruise your confidence or did it made you stronger as doctor that this may not be the last incident you will face in your career. I really saw the professionalism you had with your patients,GREAT RESRECTS FOR YOU. 2. As female Hispanic medical student myself what challenges or advised can you give me or I may face once I finish medical school since Hispanics are small percentage in surgery and pedicatrics are my 2 choice so far.
Submitted by: martha ramirez, 08/01/2008 19:04:28 -
Why is the best show on TV going off the air. We want more!
Submitted by: Patricia Slert, 08/01/2008 19:01:31 -
do you know if there was follow up by the Baltimore City Police/Crime Lab on the 3 month old baby that was abused?
Submitted by: Martin Spieldock, 08/01/2008 16:47:09 -
When growing up and in high school, was becoming a doctor your first and only choice of career or did you change your thoughts as you grew up? im asking cause im a junior in high school and my sophmore year had a few life changing experiences, was in the hospital for more than a week, nearly facing death. i was so close minutes mattered. I was suffering from TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrom) The doctors and nurses at Dornbechers (OHSU) were amazing and from that experince i have since been wanting to become a nurse or some kind of surgen. I would to hear about your choices and how you came to be an M.D at John Hopkins Hospital. What kinds of schooling did you have to go through? What where your high school grades like? What challenges did you face while in high school and college. Things like that and maybe some helpful and inspiring tips to push me through and acompish my goals in life and in school.
Submitted by: Kelsie, 08/01/2008 16:01:07
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Is there an update on the family who lost their baby? Was it a genetic disorder from a parent or something?
Submitted by: maggie, 08/01/2008 15:13:52
can't imagine what that mother (cassie or casey?) must go through everyday. i have two little boys and i don't know what i'd do if i had lost them.
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Why in the world would a doctor say something like 'we should let him die' about a child? I am glad other doctors were in charge of his care because if it were just him, the outcome may have been different, and little Peyton wouldn't be running around today. Also, is there no couseling given for saying things like that? Obviously that doctor has problems.
Submitted by: Jamie, 08/01/2008 14:58:58 -
Thanks for bringing just a glimpse into the world of critical care nursing. Very few people see what it really takes to be a nurse in a critical care unit. How do you prevent burnout after all these years of handling those type of life and death moments?
Submitted by: janel, 08/01/2008 14:10:42
I have been a critical care nurse for 10 years and often wonder how I can keep giving my heart and soul long term without getting burned out myself.
Thanks. -
Dr. Serrano was part of a very large team to remove a rare tumor while I was in Hopkins for about a month. (they asked but I declined to be filed for this show) Every time he came to check on me he was in a great mood and always ready to help in any way he could and I had everything I needed. I could not ask for any better from him or the rest of my Neuro/Thoracic surgical team and nurses at Hopkins, its the reason I am still alive. What you see on this show is 100% genuine.
Submitted by: Matt, 08/01/2008 13:48:41 -
Dr. Serrano
Submitted by: Pedroza C., 08/01/2008 13:05:06
Thank You for being a magnificent role model for all minority populations specially the Hispanic / Latino individuals. Would it be possible for me to have your e-mail, so that I can write you a thank you letter for improving the status of the Hispanic / Latino community. -
Dr Montgomery, I really don't have a question but just want to say "Thank you" for my husband's transplant. Thank God there are smart and talented people like you in the world. I noticed your animal (s) in your home and hey if you need any more my brother's a Taxidermist! Oh, and p.s. nice shoes !!
Submitted by: Peggy, 08/01/2008 12:59:56 -
I was literally sick to my stomach after watching that poor 3 month old baby. I kept thinking of my 6 month old in her crib sleeping, my 17 month old sleeping in his crib and my 5 year old and it made me want to wake them up and hug them so hard. That baby's eyes haunted me all night and I slept poorly as I couldn't get on the website after the show and find out how she was doing now. First thing this morning I got on the website and am sad to see there is no update on her. How is she, does she have a safe home and is there anything anyone can do for her?
Submitted by: Leena Chandi, 08/01/2008 12:52:39 -
Where is Brian? I believe I need for him to examine me.
Submitted by: stephanie , 08/01/2008 12:37:51 -
In Episode 6, Dr. Serrano experiences complications from a procedure that he must do for the first time (i.e. the patients lung collapsed while he was trying to drain fluid from her chest cavity). Since medicine is a continual learning process what have you done when complications such as this arise during your residency years? Do the patients ever gain trust in you again and understand that you have to do this to become the attending physicians that most patients then request when a complication such as this arises?
Submitted by: Shannon Larabee, 08/01/2008 12:29:09 -
Recontructive surgery was performed on a child's jaw in I believe episode 5. My daughter had 2 abdominal surgeries for neuroblastoma and one abdominal surgery for her colon. She has numerous belly bulges. Do you recommend recontructive surgery to correct this or would another surgery be too invasive?
Submitted by: Doreen DiMeglio, 08/01/2008 11:16:13 -
I noticed that several people were asking about personal medical problems on these Q&A sessions. I had unprotected sex several weeks ago and I had some non-painful sores afterwards, but they went away on their own. Do I need to seek treatment for this since they went away already?
Submitted by: Jarisch Herxheimer, 08/01/2008 11:08:19 -
how is the family who lost their baby doing today? is there a patient update about them? how have they been coping with the loss of their child? I was just wondering... i don't know how my wife and i could survive a loss like that.
Submitted by: harry bright, 08/01/2008 10:55:45
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What can the viewers do to persuade ABC to keep this program on for the fall season? "Grey's Anatomy" is entertaining, but it is fiction. "Hopkins" is docudrama at its best. As a resident of Baltimore I am proud to call Hopkins ours. It sure presents a more uplifting portrayal of humanity than HBO's series "The Wire."
Submitted by: Carolyn, 08/01/2008 10:34:45 -
I work for a large financial company and lots of us watch this show. It is a wonderful show! my question is about the 10 year old boy that died after playing basketball, I would like to know what caused him to die? I have a 12 year old boy that collasped while playing basketball as well and thank GOD he surivived but he has Lont QT Syndrome!
Submitted by: Lupe Mora-Scott, 08/01/2008 09:38:17 -
Dr. Serrano, will you marry me? :)
Submitted by: Lindsey, 08/01/2008 09:34:43 -
As a mother of a preemie, my heart was breaking seeing the 3 month old baby go through such a traumatic experience. My question is, how is the baby today? Was there intervention to find her a new home? Can I adopt the baby? Also, how do you get by seeing such horrific events? Please update.
Submitted by: Jennifer Burkholder, 08/01/2008 09:31:41 -
Are you going to keep this show on the air? It is the best show I have seen for more than 20 years............please keep it going for at least 20 years.
Submitted by: Rita Friedman, 08/01/2008 09:12:10 -
Comment for Dr Montgomery--- If I were ever in need of a transplant you would be the guy Keep up the great work you do!!!!
Submitted by: Heather, 08/01/2008 01:21:54 -
My question is for Carmen Coombs.. Have you decided to stay in NICU? I am a mother of a graduate from NICU and I have seen what has happen through all these children who go through NICU, many children never made it out the doors but I am glad those nurses were there and I know it takes a strong heart and love to be able to stay in NICU but let me tell you that parents love seeing Dr.s and Nurses who have heart and love it.
Submitted by: Dee, 08/01/2008 01:11:36 -
The 10 year old boy collapsed that afternoon. How long did it actually take the transferring hospital to make the decision to transport him? (It is dark out when they are transferring him.) Does this effect his outcome?
Submitted by: Lynn , 08/01/2008 01:04:20 -
Comment where are the reponses from the questions for episode 5 that the phys reply to?
Submitted by: Heather, 08/01/2008 00:54:01 -
I posted this on another board but after reading the RN comment I feel the need to post here too....
Submitted by: Lynn, 08/01/2008 00:48:37
I just don't get it. Everyone that works in the hospital is important. Quotes like " Where are the nurses?" and "nurses are the ones that recover the patient ". How about the lab tech that saves the patients life by giving the correct blood type? They don't get any credit. How about environmental services that clean precaution rooms so that the next patient doesn't end up with MRSA or VRE? They don't get any credit. The thing is they aren't whining about face time either. Yes, nursing is a critical role in a patients recovery but so isnt every other hospital worker. I work in a hospital and see SOME nurses that think they are smarter and better than doctors. I laugh under my breath and wonder why they didnt just go to medical school. Let's face it almost every decision about a patient comes from the doctor. A nurse is there to follow through on what the doctor says so it would only be appropriate to have a show about the top person on the ladder. ( I know that is not the ONLY reason why the nurse is there so don't get upset over that). It is like this in every profession.
The reality is that if there was a nursing show, or a lab show, or a janitorial show it would be boring. There are tons of people in those professions. These doctors are very special. They have dedicated their whole lives into their profession. Yes, there are good and bad doctors just like there are good and bad nurses, but to go through what these people have to save lives, is unbelievable. Thank god there are people that want to spend that much time and energy into a profession.
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I have two boys... I cried when I saw the episode that aired today of the 10 year old boy who was playing one minute, got light headed and passed out the next... saw his mother kissing him as the Transport nurse insisted that the paramedics let his mom give him a goodbye kiss,(she must of had a subconscience feeling or something) the mom gives him a kiss, and the next thing you know he is no longer alive!!! I just couldnt believe it! I went into my almost 10 year old boys room, and saw him sleeping innocently... gave him a kiss, and then one to his brother, and just teared up as I asked God to be with his mother, who I sure is as stunned, if not more than I was... 10 year olds dont just die! The worst part was that the viewers dont even know why the boy passed on?
Submitted by: Jennifer Miller, 08/01/2008 00:27:51 -
I have truly enjoyed your show it has kept me company at night when my husband is off studying. He is planning to pursue a career in medicine. This show has helped me tremendously in understanding the life of a medical student, resident and fellow. What advice could you give loved ones of these students and doctors in making it successfully through these extremely trying years? BTW - we are newly newlyweds and expecting our first baby. We both come from immigrant parents that do not have very much money. Pretty much we're on our own.
Submitted by: Gabriela D. Pena, 08/01/2008 00:20:31 -
First time to watch the show and it was riveting and heart-warming at the same time. I can't get the image of that precious baby girl's eyes out of my head though...please let us know how she's doing and if there's anything we can do. I pray she finds a loving home and arms to comfort her. God Bless!
Submitted by: Pam Laughlin, 08/01/2008 00:13:35 -
I am curious as to why the patient with the thoracentesis did not receive any type of moderate sedation during her procedure?
Submitted by: Cheryl, 08/01/2008 00:12:37 -
no question. Great show I have been an RN 25 years. I wanted to say to Dr Serrano I like his attitude about being nice to all nurses, physical therapists etc. He is right . You will get more done if you treat people with respect. I wish him well in his career.
Submitted by: Mary Ann, 08/01/2008 00:09:06 -
I have a question about the baby who passed away from hyfrops fetalis. I understand that hydrops is caused by a hemolytic anemia which causes congestive heart failure in the baby. We found out that our second baby had hemolytic anemia after he was born. His situation was not that severe. He did need a double volume exchange transfusion to decrease the bilirubin and he has done
Submitted by: Mary Barnes, 07/31/2008 23:50:53
great. We had a 3rd child. At 22 weeks we had a percutaneous
umbilical sampling done to determine if our daughter had little c
which she did. From that point on I had ultrasounds every 2 weeks,
at 28 weeks I had and amniocentesis to measure the bilirubin in the amiotic fluid. The fluid came out looking rather yellow. At my 29th week appt during the ultrasound my physician saw that our daughter had ascites, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, her scalp was becoming edematous as well as the placenta. That day i gave blood and the next day our daughter was transfused with my blood in utero. The transfusion reversed the congestive heart failure and on ultrasound a week later there was no ascites, pleural or pericardia effusions. I had to receive 2 more intrauterine transfusions, I delivered at 35 weeks and 5 days a very healthy baby girl. She did have to have one more transfusion when she was a month old. Was it possible that this baby could have had an intrauterine transfusion done? -
I only convey a comment that I have been eager to voice since seeing the first episode. HURRAY for Hopkins! It represents the very best of what television can be when right-minded people accept and commit themselves to the challenge to produce a work of substance that educates and uplifts. My wife and I do not miss the Hopkins timeslot and have been spreading the word about Hopkins. We are eager to see the series continue.
Submitted by: Tom and Pam Robbins, 07/31/2008 23:46:40 -
Casey, My heart leapt when you said God has a plan because He does. Thank you for that!! I will still be praying for you and your family as something like losing your precious boy will always be tender emotion for you. Praise Him!
Submitted by: Dee, 07/31/2008 23:43:47 -
My heart breaks for the 3 month old baby girl and I hope and pray she gets the loving care she deserves. Please keep us updated on her. I also was very touched by the kidney transplant story. What a tear jerker the entire episode was. So sad it is almost over.
Submitted by: Kelly, 07/31/2008 23:39:00 -
Dr. Coombs... thank you for all you did for my family and I as we went through our loss. Our son was born prematurely with Hydrops Fetalis. I was just wondering though, how many cases of this condition have you seen at Hopkins and have all of these cases ended as ours did?
Submitted by: Casey Shreve, 07/31/2008 23:37:48
I am very touched and glad to have my story shown on your show. I hope that any other families out there that may have the same issue as ours realize that everything happens for a reason... and God has a plan.
Casey Shreve and Kurt Schade
In memory of Kurt David Schade (Bubby) 3-24-07 -
My heart hurts for the family of the 10 yr. old who died after having light headedness. My 5 year old had an episode of fainting with brief loss of consciousness and I am wondering if this boy had ever had any of the same symptoms prior to his last? Most of all my prayers are for his mother and their family.
Submitted by: Dee, 07/31/2008 23:24:08 -
I have no question, just a comment. Your series - Hopkins - is the best series I have watched on television in many, many years.
Submitted by: Ellen Ladden Ranaudo, 07/31/2008 23:23:05
Years ago there was a series that aired about four times a year - The Body Human. My own sister, Irene Ladden Landry, who is a surgical nurse, was in an episode that featured plastic surgery. Rene worked for a plastic surgeon in New York City- Dr. Guthrie, whose specialty was breast reconstruction after masectomey. The series was excellent. Until Hopkins, I haven't watched anything of this caliber.
Thank you!
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How is the poor mother of the ten year old boy that lost his life? My heart is just crushed for her. He lost his life during that episode and there wasn't so much covered on it.
Submitted by: trish, 07/31/2008 23:22:13 -
Episode 6 the 10 year old boy who died after his initial complaint of dizziness etc.. while playing basketball, what was his death contributed to? Thanks have a boy myself with Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Submitted by: Jennifer Clendenen, 07/31/2008 23:20:01 -
What was the cause of death in the 10 year old boy, besides cardiac arrest? Did he have a cardiac anomaly or defect?
Submitted by: shan, 07/31/2008 23:17:28 -
My heart goes out to the 3 mth old.There is no reason for anyone to go through what she went through. I pray she gets loving foster parents. My god bless her!!!
Submitted by: Melesa F, 07/31/2008 23:15:57 -
My heart is broken - just watched a precious 3 month old little girl fight for her life in the NICU. How can this happen to such an innocent life. I pray that she is better and recovering in a loving foster home - please update us on her outcome.
Submitted by: Dianne Machacek, 07/31/2008 23:13:39 -
Why doesn't this show accurately depict the autonomy and scope of practice for registered nurses? RN's are the backbones that keep all hospitals, including Hopkins, running. It would be nice to actually show the round the clock beside care and compassion that nurses are providing to the patients at Hopkins which is truly what keeps them alive every single day.
Submitted by: Angie O'Plasty, 07/31/2008 23:09:58 -
My heart is broken after watching the little 3 month old baby girl fighting for her life in the NICU. I know she had alot to overcome but I pray that she made it through and in recovering in a loving foster home now - please update us on her outcome.
Submitted by: Dianne Machacek, 07/31/2008 23:09:36 -
No question, just a comment: this series represents television of the highest caliber! I hope that you will continue the series. It was done without sensationalism, and with such sensitivity and respect for the patients as well as the doctors and other staff. It has simply been the best!!! Thank you Terrence Wrong, et al.
Submitted by: Cynthia Shephard, 07/31/2008 23:08:42 -
I just watched your episode discussing kidney transplants, I recently hear that this procedure is being done using laperscopy. Do you think more transplants will be conducted in this manner? Please elaborate and let us know what you think the time frame might be before we see this in a more universal fashion.
Submitted by: Tom, 07/31/2008 23:05:24 -
Just wanted to thank you for the work you are doing. I was really touched by your compassion for the little ones. tonite's episode was a tear jerker. Its people like you that are under apprecitaed and yet you do so much. Thank you for such a wonderful heart and service.
Submitted by: Irene Mukungu, 07/31/2008 23:03:10 -
While I know that CI surgery is a small portion of Hopkins services it is also near the largest and best facility in the country. I wish you had something about it in the series
Submitted by: Russ Green, 07/31/2008 22:39:14 -
why didn't the fellow use ultrasound to do the thorocentesis? The patient wouldn't have a collapsed lung.
Submitted by: georgene barnes, 07/31/2008 22:36:49
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