Basil Mustafa
December 2019
Basil
Mustafa
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BSN, RN
Brain Injury Unit-II
Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City
Riyadh
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

 

 

 

One time I left my brother in his room eating his lunch. He is fond of eating his meal in a hurry and he likes to eat without properly chewing his food. At that time, I was in a hurry to catch the prayer time. I hurried to the prayer room and unintentionally left him without assistance. Unfortunately, while eating, he choked. According to him, he pressed the call bell but because the food was stuck in his mouth he cannot speak properly. Thanks to God, Nurse Basil came immediately. After seeing my brother turning pale, he promptly called for help and started to press my brother's abdomen and pushed the food out. It was difficult at first, but Basil continued until my brother started to breathe again. He saved his life. After that, the nurses and doctors came to see my brother. I was worried and panicking but upon seeing him well again, I was relieved. I am very thankful to Basil and the team for helping us. I could have lost my brother but because of Basil, who thought quickly and acted fast, my brother is doing well right now.