Carnival First-Aid

[Mr. Y]

Hey Gang,

 

I was wondering if anyone of you had experience in the doctor's office aboard the ship. I just want to know what is the common practice if someone comes down from anything from the cold to the runs. Can you get medicine aboard the ship, such as prescription stuff?

 

Also, how do you identify somebody that can come to someone's assistance if one takes a tumble. Are they dressed up like cops or do they have red jackets on like paramedics do?

 

I just want to be prepared if one of my hosses takes a tumble or gets sick while on the ship.

 

Thanks for your help gang.

[Nunu]

Admit it you're going by yourself. :p

[golfadj]

While not a hosital I hear generally good things about the medical staff and treatment available on the ships.

[kwbound]

Mr. Y - I've never been to infirmary, so I can't help with your question. I just want to say that I hope you post a trip report when you return, and include pictures of you and your hosses!

[KCMarie]

Just wanted to let you know there is another current thread about the infirmary. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1130793

 

Take care of them sweet hosses!

[jetskier]

They dont have a 1st responder team per se. It takes a real serious injury before the nurses or doctor will respond.

 

I had to insist that security call for a wheelchair to take a girl to the infirmary who had cut a big slice out of her big toe. They were wanting her to walk from the Lido down to the infirmary. I ended up pushing the wheelchair while a passenger who was a paramedic maintained pressure on the wound.

 

Once at the infirmary, they took real good care of her.

 

Dave

[CrusinCyndi]

Bonanza?

[crusinpsychRN]

For symptoms of nausea/vomiting the person would be confined to the cabin.

[oldmedic]

both the doctors and the nurses are acls/btls certified... this is the same ceritfication that U.S. paramedics hold...the infirmaries can handle most minor medical emergencies and I believe some of the ships have the ability to video conference with on land doctors via webcams... my wife got an eye infection on one of our cruises, and the bill was actually less than if we had gone to the emergency room at home... the Dr. had the necessary medication on board and did follow up with us the next couple of days while we were on board... we were very pleased with the care she recieved on board...

[tdms1324]

My son ended up with a double ear infection on one cruise. The Dr. and nurse in the infirmary were great and they had the necessary antibiotics right there. I think the bill was $75....very worth it when you have a miserable kid!

[Traveler353]

Mr.Y, is this for after your hoos get out of jail?;)

[Lighthouse 30]

Carnival Victory 2008 my wife came down with an eye infection on our first morning. I was well pleased with the service at the infirmary and the staff was very professional. She was seen by a doctor in a room similar to a hospital emergency room. She was given some antibiotics and eye drops and our vacation was saved. The bill was $99 for the visit and meds. It reminded me of the medical staff on the TV show "Love Boat". :D Oops, I'm showing my age!

[soozles]

My dad sliced his foot open at a beach in one of the islands, and although we tried to clean it on our own with first aid cream and such, it still got a nasty infection. It was swollen so big that it didn't fit in any of his shoes, so he finally went to the infirmary. He needed to get a few days of IV antibiotics, but they didn't make him stay there, they said he could just come back every day at whatever time, as long as he kept the foot covered and stayed out of the pool (not a problem since my dad is not a lido deck kind of guy, he prefers the casino). The bill came out to about $500 for the ship visit and 4 days of IV antibiotics.

[nowendy]

My son had blood poisioning and the doctor was very gentle and professional. They lanced the remaining blister and gave him antibiotics and had a follow up visit. All of this was $50. Another cruise my sister in law was severely dehydrated and they hooked up an IV for her. I forget the cost, but well worth it. I feel like we are in good hands when cruising.

[Epaul3]

Just returned from the Carnival Spirit and had to take my daughter-in-law to see the doctor.

She received very good care. Not a very long wait. She was given antibiotics. Bill was about $99.00

[sandyblue029]

We were just on the Spirit and on the tender I cut my leg, no band aides on the tender they just wanted to take me back to the ship. I had some hand sanitizing wipes and kleenex with me so we cleaned it up and then my husband found a pharmacy and got the necessary band aides and all was fine. Also on the same cruise a friend slipped and fell on some water on the floor and a staff person just looked at her no help offered.

[Mr. Y]

Great feedback. Thanks, gang.

[Mom2JJandJ]

Hey Gang,

 

I was wondering if anyone of you had experience in the doctor's office aboard the ship. I just want to know what is the common practice if someone comes down from anything from the cold to the runs. Can you get medicine aboard the ship, such as prescription stuff?

 

Also, how do you identify somebody that can come to someone's assistance if one takes a tumble. Are they dressed up like cops or do they have red jackets on like paramedics do?

 

I just want to be prepared if one of my hosses takes a tumble or gets sick while on the ship.

 

Thanks for your help gang.

 

You worried about accidents after your beer pong excitement? :rolleyes: Did you ever come to the conclusion wool was being tugged clear down to your chin? ;)

 

Mom2JJandJ :)