Customs
What medical procedures are considered taboo in the Hmong culture?
Blood tests, spinal taps, surgery, anesthesia, autopsies
What is the name of an evil spirit?
Dab
List symptoms of Lia's seizures
Back arching, breathing halted, foaming at the mouth, limb thrashing, urinating
What was one of the side effects of Lia's medication?
High blood pressure, memory loss, hyperactivity
Why did Nao Kao call an ambulance the night of Lia's big seizure?
He thought that arriving in an ambulance would cause the doctors to pay more attention to Lia
What is the cure for lost souls in the Hmong culture?
Animal sacrifice, rituals, herbs
Who cared for Dee's baby when Lia had a doctor's appointment?
Foua
Name three remedies used by Sharman's that were considered dangerous?
Arsenic, opium, lead
What is a dab?
An evil spirit
What ceremonies can Sharmans now perform in hospital rooms at Mercy Medical Center Merced?
Any that do Not involve animal sacrifice or noise (gongs, rattles, finger bells)
What is the main focus of the Lee family regarding Lia's care?
Preservation of her soul
Lia's parent's names
Nao Kao and Foua
What happens during status epilepticus?
Unconscious seizure state lasting 20 minutes or more
What did a Hmong father do in jail after being accused of child abuse?
Hanged himself
How old was Lia when she died?
30 years old
When and where did Lia officially receive her name?
At the soul calling ceremony about 1 month after her birth
Names of Lia's pediatrians
Neil Ernst and Peggy Philip
List three methods used to assist the Lee's with Lia's medication routines at home
Stickers, charts, calendars
Name of the foster mother who cared for Lia in a special way?
Dee Korda
What happened right before Lia's first seizure?
Her sister slammed the door
Name three medical taboo's in the Hmong culture?
Anesthesia, antibiotics, surgery autopsies, blood transfusions
Name of the traditional healer who communications with spirits and performs rituals to heal their patients
Sharman
Name 2 of Lia's medications for control of her seizures
Phenobarbital, Dilantin, Tegretol
What animals were used for sacrifices?
Chickens, pegs, cows
What traditions are still held in the Hmong culture in the 21st century?
Elders living in children's homes, clans are intact, community strong, animal sacrifice and practice, traditional rituals ( naming ceremony)