Need help finding a video that was posted her e 5 or more years ago

[mdsp7]

A few years ago someone helpfully posted a link to a video about a woman with CLL who developed a blood infection but who did not run a fever. She felt very ill and worsened as the day went on but did not seek treatment for hours because she had no fever. She eventually went to an emergency room and as I recall she died soon. It was very sad, but also, informative. I referred to it in a recent reply and someone asked if I could provide a link to the video. I've looked, but I have not found the link yet. It was a very informative if alarming piece. Does anyone out there recall watching it too?

[Vindicatrix]

A very good question mdsp7 and I hope someone can enlighten you. I have had a viral infection for 6 months on and off, the most recent one lasting 4 weeks and still ongoing. I have seen my GP and she sounded me out and gave me Antibiotics to prevent Pneumonia, and err on the side of caution, as she said. X Ray results await.

As I have written in a post just before this one, we must always be aware of infections of any kind, and be constantly informed and on guard. I hope you get the answers you seek.

All the very best. Ron.

[AussieNeil Partner Administrator]

I know the video about neutropenic sepsis to which you are referring, but I can't find it. About 10 years ago. one of our early members posted a link to this video commissioned by the UK's NHS, which showed how a woman came to hospital, feeling unwell after having recently had chemo treatment. She was supposed to have had her blood counts checked, but was overlooked in the busy hospital. The staff hadn't appreciated that she was exhibiting the symptoms of sepsis, which, if not treated within several hours, has a high fatality rate. I've had several admissions for suspected neutropenic sepsis, each time ending up in hospital, because thankfully here in Australia, these symptoms get you the same priority as a suspected heart attack or stroke.

There have since been updates on how to manage suspected sepsis, to which you'll find links in the section Sepsis/Febrile Neutropenia/Neutropenic Fever healthunlocked.com/cllsuppo...

I hope that helps,

Neil