vandalayceo Posted December 21, 2012 #1 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Last day of 20 on Crown Trans Atlantic Venice to Galveston. A lot more than usual medical issues. Noro virus restrictions in place for over 10 days-now lifted. About a week ago heard a "code alpha" annoncement. Next day learned a passenger had died of a heart attck in Da Vinci dining room. 3 days ago an announcement asking for blood donors of a certain type. Next day Captain said they had great respose and passenger doing well. Today Captain announced we had changed couse somewhat to rendevous with a Coast Guard helicopter to evacuate a passenger- don't know if the same one that required blood. We all watched helicopter procedure from top decks, really interesting how it's done. Captain reported it was very succesful and passenger on way to New Orleans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted December 21, 2012 #2 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Doesn't surprise me that a TA would have above average levels of medical issues. People are in a confined space longer and the average age skews a bit older due to the length of the trip. Last day of 20 on Crown Trans Atlantic Venice to Galveston. Alot more than usual medical issues. Noro virus restrictions in place for over 10 days-now lifted. About a week ago heard a "code alpha" annoncement. Next day learned a passenger had died of a heart attck in Da Vinci dining room. 3 days ago an announcement asking for blood donors of a certain type. Next day Captain said they had great respose and passenger doing well. Today Captain announced we had changed couse somewhat to rendevous with a Coast Guard helicopter to evacuate a passenger- don't know if the same one that required blood. We all watched helicopter procedure from top decks, really interesting how it's done. Captain reported it was very succesful and passenger on way to New Orleans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted December 21, 2012 #3 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Hi There Spare a thought for the medi staff onboard, can not be easy for them, good to hear noro lifted. yours Shogun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted December 21, 2012 #4 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Last day of 20 on Crown Trans Atlantic Venice to Galveston. Alot more than usual medical issues. The longer the cruise, the older the crowd. The older the crowd, the more medical issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Times Prince Posted December 21, 2012 #5 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Great to hear the noro alert is lifted - we sail on her in 2 weeks. Sounds like Princess' medical staff is going above and beyond this cruise - isn't it great that they are there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runswdogs Posted December 21, 2012 #6 Share Posted December 21, 2012 After disembarking one of our Alaskan cruises, we happened to see one of our fellow passengers being taken away.....in a bodybag. Sobering, and no disrespect intended, but when it's my time it's not an entirely bad way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted December 21, 2012 #7 Share Posted December 21, 2012 On the UST you often meet the CMO. He showed us the 3 bay morgue on the Island and said on average they have about 1 fatality per 7-10 days. After disembarking one of our Alaskan cruises, we happened to see one of our fellow passengers being taken away.....in a bodybag. Sobering, and no disrespect intended, but when it's my time it's not an entirely bad way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzG Posted December 21, 2012 #8 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I think there has been a medical emergency and a call for blood donors on every TA we've taken. It was heartwarming to see how quickly people left the show to donate blood on our Ruby TA in 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnynj Posted December 21, 2012 #9 Share Posted December 21, 2012 The longer the cruise, the older the crowd.The older the crowd, the more medical issues. Princess has one of the finest educated and trained medical staffs at sea. As an experienced ED nurse, I have visited and chatted with their nursing staff many times and have great respect for their ability to handle medical emergencies at sea, as well as the day to day psx needs. When needed they are well prepared to care for psx and crew. I am thankful they are there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted December 21, 2012 #10 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Three years ago when my BIL needed blood on the Coral Princess, the call went out. We were astonished at the number of people -- and crew -- who lined up to give blood. There must have been 25-30 people. They were tested and a few were called back to donate blood (no crew.) Their generosity was amazing. Interestingly, a year later, we were on a family cruise and a woman recognized my sister saying, "I was one of those who was called back. I hope I made a difference." She sure did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted December 22, 2012 #11 Share Posted December 22, 2012 On the UST you often meet the CMO. He showed us the 3 bay morgue on the Island and said on average they have about 1 fatality per 7-10 days. Wow. Didn't know that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted December 22, 2012 #12 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Great to hear the noro alert is lifted - we sail on her in 2 weeks. Sounds like Princess' medical staff is going above and beyond this cruise - isn't it great that they are there? We're just after you and I'm happy to hear the ship is doing well now with the Norovirus now. OP, you sure have had an adventure! :) I wouldn't hesitate to donate blood if a call went out. I can't imagine any healthy person NOT doing it. It's a simple thing to do and helps a fellow passenger out. I'm amazed only 25-30 people showed up! I would think there would be hundreds. I don't understand why people are so afraid to donate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgeordielass Posted December 22, 2012 #13 Share Posted December 22, 2012 A lot of people cannot donate because of their own health issues and also a lot of people are on medications and that also stops people from donating. (I cannot donate because of health issues and because I take medications.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted December 22, 2012 #14 Share Posted December 22, 2012 A lot of people cannot donate because of their own health issues and also a lot of people are on medications and that also stops people from donating. (I cannot donate because of health issues and because I take medications.) Yes, that's why I said: "I can't imagine any healthy person NOT doing it." ;) Of course, if someone has medical issues, then for everyone's sake, they shouldn't be donating. I suppose some others may not be able to donate due to the areas they have cruised to, or, vacationed in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted December 22, 2012 #15 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Yes, that's why I said: "I can't imagine any healthy person NOT doing it." ;) Of course, if someone has medical issues, then for everyone's sake, they shouldn't be donating. I suppose some others may not be able to donate due to the areas they have cruised to, or, vacationed in.You have to produce a blood donor card before they'll even test your blood and not everyone has one or carries it with them on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted December 22, 2012 #16 Share Posted December 22, 2012 You have to have a blood donor card before they'll even test your blood and not everyone has one or carries it with them on a cruise. Oh! That makes sense! Never thought to bring mine along before, but now I will. No wonder why there weren't a lot of people donating then. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill B Posted December 22, 2012 #17 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Wow. Didn't know that! The predicted frequency of deaths onboard is calculated... using outdated statistics. As the average weight of pax approaches that defined as 'morbid obesity', the number increases. Most cruise ships no longer have enough capacity in the morgue - you don't want to know what's been stored alongside your prime rib in the freezer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 22, 2012 #18 Share Posted December 22, 2012 You tend to have a more elderly crowd on these types of voyages so it is not unusual to have several medical issues. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted December 22, 2012 #19 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Hi All Do not know about US, but in UK long list of places that if you visit in the Caribbean, Africa. Middle East you can not give blood for a year. yours Shogun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker1972 Posted December 22, 2012 #20 Share Posted December 22, 2012 On a long, non-port section of a cruise, the noro virus should play itself out if normal hand washing procedures are followed. When people stop bringing the virus aboard and take simple care of themselves, it is not passed around. Each port of call allows for new contamination and each time new passengers who are sick come aboard, the virus comes along. Wash your hands, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted December 22, 2012 #21 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Hi All Do not know about US, but in UK long list of places that if you visit in the Caribbean, Africa. Middle East you can not give blood for a year. yours Shogun While a potential donor in the States may be in perfect health, the Red Cross has other restrictions that may prevent them from donating. Having lived in Europe, no one in my family (including our now adult children) can donate due to the restriction if "you spent (visited or lived) a cumulative time of 5 years or more from January 1, 1980, to present, in any combination of country(ies) in Europe". The US Red Cross has list of restrictions that effect many travelers: Wait 12 months after travel in an area where malaria is found. Wait 3 years after living in a country or countries where malaria is found. Wait 12 months after travel to Iraq. This requirement is related to concerns about Leishmanaisis. Persons who have spent long periods of time in countries where "mad cow disease" is found are not eligible to donate. This requirement is related to concerns about variant Creutzfeld Jacob Disease (vCJD). Persons who were born in or who lived in certain countries in Western Africa, or who have had close contact with persons who were born in or who lived in certain West African countries are not eligible to donate. This requirement is related to concerns about HIV Group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griller Posted December 22, 2012 #22 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Hi All Do not know about US, but in UK long list of places that if you visit in the Caribbean, Africa. Middle East you can not give blood for a year. yours Shogun I am O neg - anyone can have my blood in an emergency so its quite sought after - but they won't let me donate in the US as I lived in England for a while, and they have the notion that Brits may all carry CJD - mad cow disease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted December 22, 2012 #23 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Hi Griller You will quite safe unless you start to show signs that you enjoy cricket, then you will need medical help, yours Shogun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairport Posted December 22, 2012 #24 Share Posted December 22, 2012 On our recent TA cruise there was an ambulance waiting for us at almost every port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beg3yrs Posted December 22, 2012 #25 Share Posted December 22, 2012 The predicted frequency of deaths onboard is calculated... using outdated statistics. As the average weight of pax approaches that defined as 'morbid obesity', the number increases. Most cruise ships no longer have enough capacity in the morgue - you don't want to know what's been stored alongside your prime rib in the freezer. Please - this is one way nasty rumors get started. Even if it is meant as a joke, some people will believe it. I can't even begin to imagine all the health regulations your implication would violate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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