Sedated and back on ventilator

[Rgsable]

Bad news today my husband is back on the ventilator sedated and on 50% he has got an infection that is growing in his body which they think in the chest and they are giving him strong antibiotic to prevent this going into his bloodstream. I am so discouraged.

[Sepsur]

I’m sorry to read this - I picked up a really nasty chest infection 2 weeks ago. 10 days of broad spectrum IV antibiotics worked on me - my immune system is similarly compromised as your husband. Hope you get more reassuring news soon.

[Rgsable in reply to Sepsur]

Thank you hope you are better now

[DrARDS]

Oh dear!

My Dad had multiple episodes of sepsis. He required antibiotics (meropenem, Vancomycin. coamoxmiclav).

He was also on antifungals-have they explored this? Ensure they rule out Aspergillus and Candidiasis-quite common in icu patients. They can try strong empirical anti fungals (as it’s hard to culture fungus with all the antibiotics they are on ?

Ask for the crp, white cell count and request they do a procalcitonin.

Good bless you and your husband 🙏🏽

[Rgsable in reply to DrARDS]

This is terrible and thank you for sharing

[Ferham]

I'm so sorry to be reading this, you have had an horrendous time . Hope you get some reassurance soon. Sending love and prayers to you .

[Rgsable in reply to Ferham]

Thank you

[Dolphin011]

I’m so sorry :(((

Hoping he has a stable night and you get some positive news soon 💕 xxx

[Rgsable in reply to Dolphin011]

Thank you

[Pandysgirls]

Hoping your next update is a positive one , sending prayers and hugs xx

[Rgsable in reply to Pandysgirls]

Thank you

[HopefulA]

Hope the antibiotics kick in soon and he starts to take steps in the right direction again.

Don't lose hope, he just needs time to recover from this horrid chest infection🙏🏽💜

[Rgsable in reply to HopefulA]

Thank you

[Woo2]

Please don't give up hope!

Similar happened to me. They put me on an antibiotic drip and a paracetamol drip and I got through it.

Best wishes.

[Rgsable in reply to Woo2]

Thank you

[MarthaKos]

Don’t get discouraged, he will get there. The same thing is happening with my boyfriend at the moment, last couple of days he has a fever cough and can’t even open his eyes. They said it’s quite common to catch infections especially as they are trying to get stronger and get really tired! Another setback that I am sure they will both get through. Positive thinking only 🤞🏻

[Rgsable in reply to MarthaKos]

Thabk you x

[HopefulA in reply to MarthaKos]

Hope he has a more postive day tomorrow x

[PeterJu]

Hi. Nothing can take away your worry. my very bets wishes to you both and your families

[NDFan65]

My cousin came off the ventilator but a few days later developed pneumonia and an unstable heart rate. He was put back on the ventilator and eventually got a Trach. He made it through all that and was just transferred to a rehab hospital on Tuesday.

Your husband is a fighter! xx Best wishes.

[Rgsable in reply to NDFan65]

Thank you x

[mylko]

i’m so so sorry to hear this, but please don’t be discouraged! i picked up pneumonia twice throughout my ICU stay, my temperature rocketed to the point where i was covered from head to toe in ice packs on a constant rotation & prescribed 4/5 IV antibiotics to fight it. whilst it was rough, it was beat-able & there is every faith your husband will beat this too! sending you love xxx

[Rgsable in reply to mylko]

Thank you x

[zsmith76]

My Dad had multiple infections while he was sedated over a 7 week period and he fought off every one. I wish for good news for you x

[Rgsable in reply to zsmith76]

Thank you x

[zsmith76 in reply to Rgsable]

My Dad didn't have covid, he was in ICU for 7.5 weeks after a heart op at the start of this year but his journey sounds similar to your husband. He had a trachy, was largely sedated (or delirious), he had infection after infection, collapsed lung, kidney failure. We were told to expect the worst but he fought it and is now home. Don't give up hope xx

[Rgsable in reply to zsmith76]

Thank you