Post by thinkinkmesa on Jun 18, 2007 15:39:47 GMT -5
Brett Hartmann Health Issue
Update July 13, 2007
Mom left this message on my phone today.
She has seen Brett today at Youngstown, so he has already been returned to OSP. She will be calling me later to let me know what tests they did, but assures me he is doing okay.
Update July 12, 2007
Just got a call from Mom, Brett has been taken to the medical center for the further testing that is needed related to his heart condition. I will let everyone know what we hear after this.
Our thanks to everyone who has stayed involved with this issue. You have made a huge difference!
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Update June 28, 2007 (Email I Got From Mom)
About Brett...The Cardiologist at the medical center in Columbus called to have Brett transported down to the medical center so one has to assume that his EKG printout was not hunkey-dorey. Brett says it's like having an exam and tests and the doc calls you and says I don't want to discuss this over the phone, it is better you come into the office. It would seem logical that they want to run more tests which OSP does not have the sophisticated equipment for.
Also, they have put him on LISINOPRIL. Supposedly it is supposed to be the one medication that works for the high blood pressure but does not slow down the heart rate.....HOWEVER...when I researched this..and, of course I am just a novice in this electronic wizardry..I did find where it said "slows the heart beat and relaxes the blood vessels. Also, may impair thinking and reactions...side effects could include vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating causing dehydration...can lead to VERY LOW BLOOD PRESSURE...electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure. Then the overdose symptoms ... dizzy, lightheaded or fainting.
Now doesn't this make you feel secure in the knowledge that they know what the hell they are doing particularly since, while I was speaking to him he had already been feeling lightheaded and a little dizzy. But we all know that the body does take time to adjust to new medications so I will not panic yet....Now, when is he being transported? Once again we will be in the dark until it actually has happened. My question is, since the cardiologist at the medical center said send him down,,,will it happen sooner or later, and since they are the ones that set the appointments I would think sooner...but just about the time I think..things change.
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Update June 24, 2007
Yesterday when I checked my phone messages, our mother had left this;
The prison has done a 24 hour EKG test on Brett.
While we do not have the heart rate from during this time, we do have his blood pressure results.
The results were as follows;
146/100
158/102
138/90
She says that these results will now be sent to the Medical Center, but wasn't sure what will happen from there as they are the ones who do the scheduling of further testing. (This would be the cardio testing that OSP has written orders for).
Brett has chosen not to go to the hole, but she did not mention the reason.
She would like me to thank everyone, as do I, for their help.
I am positive your help has made a difference!
Diane
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Update June 21, 2007;
Spoke with Mom this morning. She had a call from Brett last night and as of today there is no news on the health issue. Nor has she received any responses to her calls.
The only new item to mention is that the section of the prison that Brett is housed in has no working air conditioning system. From what Mom described, their area is very hot and now humid, adding further stress to his body. They are not able to take showers to cool off as all water is pre-regulated to be hot, not adjustable.
Brett has chosen to go to the Hole for relief. Mom said this will not affect his being transported for medical as this was at his request and not a disciplinary action.
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Brett Hartmann Health Issue
Brett Hartmann health issue, please pass on this information.
Brett has been having, on going, heart related health issues.
Brett's father passed from similar causes at an early age, so this is a valid concern.
Brettt is supposed to go for Cardio Vascular testing to the Ohio State Medical Testing Center, but has as yet to be transported for this needed medical care.
Week before last his heart rate dropped to 44. When we asked for an outside opinion on this we were told, "it is a level to indicate a certain element of urgency".
We understand that because of security reasons they will not provide us with a when, but we urge you to help by making it known that we are aware that he is not receiving appropriate care. They may give you the comment that they were unaware or that they can not give out any information, but please persist.
Brett Hartmann, inmate number 357-869
Housed at Ohio State Prison in Youngstown on Death Row.
Please call;
Warden Houk (Ohio State Prison) at 330-743-0700
Ivette Thorton (OSP Medical Department) at 330-743-0700 ext # 1034
Office of Correctional Healthcare at 614-752-1697
Bureau of Medical Services at 614-752-1726
OHIO CURE at 877-826-8504
Or anyone else you may know of
Update July 13, 2007
Mom left this message on my phone today.
She has seen Brett today at Youngstown, so he has already been returned to OSP. She will be calling me later to let me know what tests they did, but assures me he is doing okay.
Update July 12, 2007
Just got a call from Mom, Brett has been taken to the medical center for the further testing that is needed related to his heart condition. I will let everyone know what we hear after this.
Our thanks to everyone who has stayed involved with this issue. You have made a huge difference!
____________________________________________________
Update June 28, 2007 (Email I Got From Mom)
About Brett...The Cardiologist at the medical center in Columbus called to have Brett transported down to the medical center so one has to assume that his EKG printout was not hunkey-dorey. Brett says it's like having an exam and tests and the doc calls you and says I don't want to discuss this over the phone, it is better you come into the office. It would seem logical that they want to run more tests which OSP does not have the sophisticated equipment for.
Also, they have put him on LISINOPRIL. Supposedly it is supposed to be the one medication that works for the high blood pressure but does not slow down the heart rate.....HOWEVER...when I researched this..and, of course I am just a novice in this electronic wizardry..I did find where it said "slows the heart beat and relaxes the blood vessels. Also, may impair thinking and reactions...side effects could include vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating causing dehydration...can lead to VERY LOW BLOOD PRESSURE...electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure. Then the overdose symptoms ... dizzy, lightheaded or fainting.
Now doesn't this make you feel secure in the knowledge that they know what the hell they are doing particularly since, while I was speaking to him he had already been feeling lightheaded and a little dizzy. But we all know that the body does take time to adjust to new medications so I will not panic yet....Now, when is he being transported? Once again we will be in the dark until it actually has happened. My question is, since the cardiologist at the medical center said send him down,,,will it happen sooner or later, and since they are the ones that set the appointments I would think sooner...but just about the time I think..things change.
____________________________________________________
Update June 24, 2007
Yesterday when I checked my phone messages, our mother had left this;
The prison has done a 24 hour EKG test on Brett.
While we do not have the heart rate from during this time, we do have his blood pressure results.
The results were as follows;
146/100
158/102
138/90
She says that these results will now be sent to the Medical Center, but wasn't sure what will happen from there as they are the ones who do the scheduling of further testing. (This would be the cardio testing that OSP has written orders for).
Brett has chosen not to go to the hole, but she did not mention the reason.
She would like me to thank everyone, as do I, for their help.
I am positive your help has made a difference!
Diane
___________________________________________________
Update June 21, 2007;
Spoke with Mom this morning. She had a call from Brett last night and as of today there is no news on the health issue. Nor has she received any responses to her calls.
The only new item to mention is that the section of the prison that Brett is housed in has no working air conditioning system. From what Mom described, their area is very hot and now humid, adding further stress to his body. They are not able to take showers to cool off as all water is pre-regulated to be hot, not adjustable.
Brett has chosen to go to the Hole for relief. Mom said this will not affect his being transported for medical as this was at his request and not a disciplinary action.
___________________________________________________
Brett Hartmann Health Issue
Brett Hartmann health issue, please pass on this information.
Brett has been having, on going, heart related health issues.
Brett's father passed from similar causes at an early age, so this is a valid concern.
Brettt is supposed to go for Cardio Vascular testing to the Ohio State Medical Testing Center, but has as yet to be transported for this needed medical care.
Week before last his heart rate dropped to 44. When we asked for an outside opinion on this we were told, "it is a level to indicate a certain element of urgency".
We understand that because of security reasons they will not provide us with a when, but we urge you to help by making it known that we are aware that he is not receiving appropriate care. They may give you the comment that they were unaware or that they can not give out any information, but please persist.
Brett Hartmann, inmate number 357-869
Housed at Ohio State Prison in Youngstown on Death Row.
Please call;
Warden Houk (Ohio State Prison) at 330-743-0700
Ivette Thorton (OSP Medical Department) at 330-743-0700 ext # 1034
Office of Correctional Healthcare at 614-752-1697
Bureau of Medical Services at 614-752-1726
OHIO CURE at 877-826-8504
Or anyone else you may know of