Covid pnemonia

Has anyone delt with Covid pnemonia, and bacterial infections? Finding it hard to speak to the doctors for more help!!

[ROMM53]

Yes, I think it is very common /par for the course, for ITU ventilated patients, Covid or otherwise, to have recurrent infections ( for eg. urinary, sputum, trachy related or sometimes the IV lines) and it could be bacterial or fungal. ITU patients are very susceptible to opportunistic infections unfortunately both because of the nature of the underlying severe disease that has necessitated ITU and, because of the drugs-like high dose steroids- used to treat these critical illnesses, which suppress immune systems. Do you have a liaison sister who rings for a daily update? It might be a good idea to write a list of questions. Sometimes, speaking to the doctors can make you feel floored, especially if it’s more bad news. But after you’ve processed it, ask further questions through your Dad’s bedside nurse or the liaison sister. Best wishes 💐

[Hidden in reply to ROMM53]

Thanks for the advice I will speak to them and yes it's through sputum he's got tons of it, never ending issues with this covid!

[Sepsur]

In a medical sphere? Or on a personal family way?

[Sepsur]

Are you asking for experience from a medical perspective? Patient or relative? 😊

[Hidden in reply to Sepsur]

Any would be great I feel hopeless

[Sepsur in reply to Hidden]

We have members who have survived Covid and the complications you speak of, ( and many more). It is a truly disgusting and dangerous disease with many awful weapons in its arsenal BUT many people survive. Let us know how your Dad gets on.

[Hidden in reply to Sepsur]

Oh I appreciate that I really do and yes I will. Thank you

[Ferham]

Hello, I'm sorry you and your family are having to deal with this. My husband had covid in the first wave . He picked up a myriad if infections whilst in ITU. It just seemed to be one after the other, they were all treated with antibiotics . As ROMM53 it is quite common in the ITU setting to pick up infections, as patients have compromised immunity and and are susceptible to them sadly ,

[Hidden in reply to Ferham]

I'm so happy to hear a good ending. I hope he gets through it it's so hard he's been up and down for 17 days thankyou for your help.

[Ferham in reply to Hidden]

It's possibly the hardest time of your life , it's a roller coaster of high anxiety - heightened by the fact you can't see your loved ones. Do you not have a daily catch up with the liaison team at your hospital that give you an overview ? x

[Hidden in reply to Ferham]

Yes it sure is, I'm the one who does the calling he's been moved hospital recently which I hear is a regular thing as they get pretty full, and they've give me updates but past few days haven't been able to get in touch much. But as for contacting me not had that tbh x

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

If you don't mind me asking how old is your husband? X

[Sepsur in reply to Hidden]

I picked up numerous infections in ICU - came in with a few too.

[Sylvee1]

Morning. Sorry to hear. My Dad had COVID in the first wave. 3 weeks on a ventilator, when he came off and out of ICU and onto a ward he got pneumonia. Which was hard for him to fight and he was obviously not on the ventilator so conscious but we were told as everyone has said it is quite normal. After 8 weeks in hospital he did come home xx sending hugs xx

[Hidden in reply to Sylvee1]

That's amazing news for you. Thankyou for sharing restores my hope. Take care x

[Sylvee1 in reply to Hidden]

My Dad was so poorly, every organ failed but he fought back. Please stay strong and I used to call ever 4 hours for an update and speak to the nurses, thinking of you xx

[Hidden]

He's now proned I've been getting a little more correspondence today his oyxygen slightly come down this is his 3rd infection in 3 weeks, I've been told his other organs are ok it's the lungs they are going to see tomorrow how much damage there is. I can't believe your dad what strength! X

[DonnaJ26]

My sister is in ICU on a ventilator, we are on day 43, she has had countless infections, but has overcome them all. She is now weaning from the vent, your dad will continue to fight these with the help from microbiology, stay positive 👍🙏

[Hidden]

I'm so glad your sister is comming through. Thankyou for sharing that with me it's so uplifting to hear x And a question to anyone are your loved one on a tracheostomy with these infections or intubated ?

[ROMM53 in reply to Hidden]

Both unfortunately.

[Hidden in reply to ROMM53]

I've just read your post it hasn't been loading.I can't believe what you've been going through my dad is of similar age and alot of things are the same as I read through it's such a hard time very draining. Hope for your husband's full recovery. Take care