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Im losing all hope and breakingdown - covid 19

Day 10 In an induced coma no improvements or hasnt got worse with acute pneumonia. Oxygen level up and down and back to 50%, Been stable since day 1 and in...

Day 10 In an induced coma no improvements or hasnt got worse with acute pneumoni...

avnipiro

•4 years ago

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Dad not waking up after turning sedation off

My dad is on the vent for 2 weeks and trachy on the 3rd week because of COVID. His oxygen and sats are up and down, but they are stable now. He’s had dialysis...

My dad is on the vent for 2 weeks and trachy on the 3rd week because of COVID. ...

tianaelah

•4 years ago

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Covid: Not conscious but dispatched from the ICU

So yeah after 29 long days on the ICU my mom has been released from the ICU. I really don't know how I feel about that because even though she's awake she's...

So yeah after 29 long days on the ICU my mom has been released from the ICU. I r...

Marcita

•4 years ago

20 Replies

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My husband 37 days in ICU and profound ICU weakness

My husband 62, cyclists, runner, squash player, weight trainer, canoeist, climber and overall fitness fanatic got Covid 19.On 21/3/20. He was admitted to...

My husband 62, cyclists, runner, squash player, weight trainer, canoeist, climb...

Bigyellow

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Are hospital responsible for this?

I went to hospital yesterday to pick up my Dad's dirty washing but when nurse came out she informed me that there had been a mix up and his clothing had gone...

I went to hospital yesterday to pick up my Dad's dirty washing but when nurse c...

NICOLETTE2020

•4 years ago

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Covid 19 and struggling to wake from sedation without Sat's going wild

Hi my father in law is in icu with covid 19. This is his 30th day in an induced coma. We thought we was going to lose him over the weekend as his trach had...

Hi my father in law is in icu with covid 19. This is his 30th day in an induced ...

Lf91

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Good morning

Good morning everyone. How is everyone doing? @DrARDS @Rgsable @Hikelt @HopefulA @Louisetteb @Angelssavepoppy @Amy0418 @jayniej @Lovetolearn12 @Zaaz @GizWal...

Good morning everyone. How is everyone doing? @DrARDS @Rgsable @Hikelt @HopefulA...

Sepsur

•4 years ago

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Dad woth covid and acute pneumonia

so they slowly easing the sedation from 5 to 2 and weaning him.of the ventilator howver iver night they had to increase the oxygen but then was stable. He...

so they slowly easing the sedation from 5 to 2 and weaning him.of the ventilator...

avnipiro

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Recovery time?

This is probably a daft question. I was in ICU in December for 20 days and life support for 9 of those. It was after CAR-T treatment for terminal cancer. I had...

This is probably a daft question. I was in ICU in December for 20 days and life ...

Lellynelly1

•4 years ago

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Any resources for positive stories?

Hey everyone. I’ve been looking for hope in all places, between praying and well...praying. Does anyone know of a good resource where there are nothing but...

Hey everyone. I’ve been looking for hope in all places, between praying and wel...

Angelssavepoppy

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Community guidelines

ICUsteps Community Guidelines: Welcome to the ICUsteps Community for support during and after critical illness. We’re very glad you have chosen to be a part...

ICUsteps Community Guidelines: Welcome to the ICUsteps Community for support du...

AKAICUsurvivor

•4 years ago

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Cognitive dysfunction after critical care

If you search “cognitive dysfunction”, this is what it says : About 50-70% of all ICU survivors suffer from long-term cognitive, psychological or functional...

If you search “cognitive dysfunction”, this is what it says : About 50-70% of ...

AKAICUsurvivor

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Distressed

So its been 17 days since mom went into Septic Shock. She fought off the infection but her liver/kidneys are not ok, specially her liver that is not recovering...

So its been 17 days since mom went into Septic Shock. She fought off the infecti...

Sidra89

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Facial Changes After Weaning From Sedatives

My brother has been on a ventilator and under heavy sedation since April 2nd. He received a trach last week and they have been weaning his sedatives and vent...

My brother has been on a ventilator and under heavy sedation since April 2nd. He...

Amy0418

•4 years ago

3 Replies

A miracle for mom

Update on my mom so the doctors are giving us any hope My mom’s been into baited 21 days so now they want to takeoff of that and put a tracheotomy tube because...

Update on my mom so the doctors are giving us any hope My mom’s been into baited...

Mguzman1

•4 years ago

6 Replies

My Mom was in a medically induced coma and on a Ventilator for 4 weeks because of COVID-19.

My Mom has been awake for a few days and off sedation. She responds when I FaceTime her but I know my Mom and she seems confused and sometimes out of it. Is...

My Mom has been awake for a few days and off sedation. She responds when I Face...

Mhoops25

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Septic shock and waking up

Could it take a while to wake up out if septic shock?

Dbilingual79

•4 years ago

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Dad in ITU with Covid19

Hi All My dad has been in ITU for 3 weeks now with covid. From Friday onwards they have managed to start weaning his sedation and changed the mode on...

Hi All My dad has been in ITU for 3 weeks now with covid. From Friday onwards th...

HopefulA

•4 years ago

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MIRICLE FOR MOM

So my brother just called me that my moms been intubated for 21 days and they can't keep her intubated for that long. They need permission to do a put...

So my brother just called me that my moms been intubated for 21 days and they ca...

Mguzman1

•4 years ago

3 Replies

How long does it take to wake from coma

Hi everyone I’m posting this link which might answer some of your questions about how long it can take for your loved one to wake from coma - I apologise in...

Hi everyone I’m posting this link which might answer some of your questions abo...

Sepsur

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Another Covid patient not waking up from induced coma

Apparently this Canadian actor called Nick Cordero who is not even old at all is having issues to come back from his induced coma. Just wanted to share with...

Apparently this Canadian actor called Nick Cordero who is not even old at all is...

Marcita

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Covid-19 and blood clots in ICU

Hi all, I’ve been reading a lot of your stories and I wish I could just hug you all. Thank you for sharing and my heart goes out to everyone suffering...

Hi all, I’ve been reading a lot of your stories and I wish I could just hug yo...

Angelssavepoppy

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Update....My fathers with acute pneumonia and Covud19 case

So my father has been ill for 4 weeks, 2 weeks in hospital and 1 week in ICU, After a week in a induced coma and in the last 24 hrs they were able to...

So my father has been ill for 4 weeks, 2 weeks in hospital and 1 week in ICU,...

avnipiro

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Co-vid 19 - third week in ICU for Mum

My Mum has been in ICU ventilated, and at some points on dialysis, for 17 days now. She is off antibiotics and medicine for her blood pressure at the moment....

My Mum has been in ICU ventilated, and at some points on dialysis, for 17 days n...

LAClarke

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Is it normal for someone to gain weight while in ICU?

My 18 year old daughter was in a medically induced coma for 3 weeks. She was 122lbs on day 1 and by day 21 she weighed 213lbs.

My 18 year old daughter was in a medically induced coma for 3 weeks. She was 12...

Jcprindle

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Weightloss during ICU time

How much did you or your loved one lose during their ICU time? I haven't seen my mom for about a month and I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for the...

How much did you or your loved one lose during their ICU time? I haven't seen my...

Marcita

•4 years ago

10 Replies

A Miracle For MyMom

Hi my name is Maggie, I Was googling how long a person stays sedated and came across something that said a little hope.My mom has been in the hospital for...

Hi my name is Maggie, I Was googling how long a person stays sedated and came ac...

Mguzman1

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Bad News today

I was told just now that my husband conditions has deteriorated and that his heart is having trouble and that his oxygen is high again and he won't make it....

I was told just now that my husband conditions has deteriorated and that his hea...

Rgsable

•4 years ago

55 Replies

How to remain positive?

how do you remain positive with the rollercoaster of emotions? We hear negative as well as positive things regarding mom and her treatment plan and progress...

how do you remain positive with the rollercoaster of emotions? We hear negative...

Sidra89

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Hemorrhagic Stroke

My mother suffered from a hemorrhagic stroke earlier this month. She was sedated for weeks and was given a trach. She is slowly awakening and her breathing has...

My mother suffered from a hemorrhagic stroke earlier this month. She was sedated...

lex7

•4 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for April 2020

Im losing all hope and breakingdown - covid 19

Dad not waking up after turning sedation off

Covid: Not conscious but dispatched from the ICU

My husband 37 days in ICU and profound ICU weakness

Are hospital responsible for this?

Covid 19 and struggling to wake from sedation without Sat's going wild

Good morning

Dad woth covid and acute pneumonia

Recovery time?

Any resources for positive stories?

Community guidelines

Cognitive dysfunction after critical care

Distressed

Facial Changes After Weaning From Sedatives

A miracle for mom

My Mom was in a medically induced coma and on a Ventilator for 4 weeks because of COVID-19.

Septic shock and waking up

Dad in ITU with Covid19

MIRICLE FOR MOM

How long does it take to wake from coma

Another Covid patient not waking up from induced coma

Covid-19 and blood clots in ICU

Update....My fathers with acute pneumonia and Covud19 case

Co-vid 19 - third week in ICU for Mum

Is it normal for someone to gain weight while in ICU?

Weightloss during ICU time

A Miracle For MyMom

Bad News today

How to remain positive?

Hemorrhagic Stroke

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