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Husband struggling with ventilator
Hi, My husband is on day 9 of being in an induced coma. They are struggling to get him off the ventilator. He also picked up a chest infection. They want to give him a tracheotomy but cant till his lung function is better. I spoke to the consultant yesterday and she was saying the damage caused by a
Hi, My husband is on day 9 of being in an induced coma. They are struggling to get him off the ventilator. He also picked up a chest infection. They want to give him a tracheotomy but cant till his lung function is better. I spoke to the consultant yesterday and she was saying the damage caused by a
bellabobs
in
Headway
5 years ago
Heart attack & 25 minuet cardiac arrest
My husband (49) had an inferior stemi out of the blue at the end of October. His right coronary artery was completely blocked, so he had an emergency stent fitted in hospital. Shortly after this he went into cardiac arrest on the Coronary Care Unit. He was shocked several times over a period of 25 minutes
My husband (49) had an inferior stemi out of the blue at the end of October. His right coronary artery was completely blocked, so he had an emergency stent fitted in hospital. Shortly after this he went into cardiac arrest on the Coronary Care Unit. He was shocked several times over a period of 25 minutes
Husband4life
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Wedding Day 22/10/2018
Got Steve’s navy
tracheostomy
cover and the bow tie in place and we were good to go. Oh we even managed to email ( with Lisa’s help) some photos of Steve and I to Richard who projected them during the ceremony. Steve got married in bed, I tell you there is never a dull moment in our lives.
Got Steve’s navy
tracheostomy
cover and the bow tie in place and we were good to go. Oh we even managed to email ( with Lisa’s help) some photos of Steve and I to Richard who projected them during the ceremony. Steve got married in bed, I tell you there is never a dull moment in our lives.
Hiking13
in
PSP Association
6 years ago
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He still has to have one to one supervision at all times due to his swallowing issues and his
tracheostomy
, high risk of falls etc etc! The move to the ward wasn’t without many issues and I had to make a formal complaint but enough of that.
He still has to have one to one supervision at all times due to his swallowing issues and his
tracheostomy
, high risk of falls etc etc! The move to the ward wasn’t without many issues and I had to make a formal complaint but enough of that.
Hiking13
in
PSP Association
6 years ago
Husband in coma cardiac arrest, 20 min anoxic brain injuries. He’s opening eyes but staring at ceiling. No communication.
How long will this stage last? Induced coma 10 days , it’s now 3 weeks , off sedation but on meds for ; seizures and agitation ( sodium valproate) , bp meds, and insulin . He sleeps most of the time and when he wakes it’s for a short while and doesn’t track with his eyes. He looks as if he is in
How long will this stage last? Induced coma 10 days , it’s now 3 weeks , off sedation but on meds for ; seizures and agitation ( sodium valproate) , bp meds, and insulin . He sleeps most of the time and when he wakes it’s for a short while and doesn’t track with his eyes. He looks as if he is in
Worriedfor
in
ICUsteps
6 years ago
Hello everyone I am Sarah and my lovely fiancé Steve has PSP
He will never manage without a
tracheostomy
as he has barely no cough, he has a PEG as his swallowing is very unreliable and he silently aspirated, he has had continuous chest infections and MRSA the hospital bug.
He will never manage without a
tracheostomy
as he has barely no cough, he has a PEG as his swallowing is very unreliable and he silently aspirated, he has had continuous chest infections and MRSA the hospital bug.
Hiking13
in
PSP Association
6 years ago
Important Tips / Lessons Learnt in Life & Death of Mom with PSP
The doctor suggested hospitalization for a
tracheostomy
/venti along with aggressive anti-biotics treatment which i refused saying no more tubes inside my mummy. Kept mom at home, rented a portable oxygen machine.
The doctor suggested hospitalization for a
tracheostomy
/venti along with aggressive anti-biotics treatment which i refused saying no more tubes inside my mummy. Kept mom at home, rented a portable oxygen machine.
abilitydesigns
in
PSP Association
5 years ago
Husband almost dies in induced coma for dt's- Wife cannot lose image of experience
Still practically dies w necrotic gallbladder removal, has catheter, fecal cath, feeding tube and
tracheostomy
. Doesn't speak, appears paralyzed on right side, not responding appropriately. Weeks go by, physical therapy, and is walking, talking and back on his feet.
Still practically dies w necrotic gallbladder removal, has catheter, fecal cath, feeding tube and
tracheostomy
. Doesn't speak, appears paralyzed on right side, not responding appropriately. Weeks go by, physical therapy, and is walking, talking and back on his feet.
Sarena
in
British Liver Trust
6 years ago
Constant Fatigue
Hello - I wonder if any of you can advise. My husband was diagnosed with COPD last May - he has Severe COPD (FEV1 of 35%) and suffered respiratory failure in January this year. He was in a critical condition and spent 9 days in an induced coma, he also had a tracheotomy fitted (he very unfortunately
Hello - I wonder if any of you can advise. My husband was diagnosed with COPD last May - he has Severe COPD (FEV1 of 35%) and suffered respiratory failure in January this year. He was in a critical condition and spent 9 days in an induced coma, he also had a tracheotomy fitted (he very unfortunately
aberscot
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
6 years ago
Waking up from Induced come (with a trach) - seeking for advise and hopefully some encouragement....
Following my previous post (https://healthunlocked.com/icusteps/posts/138808902/in-need-of-some-encouragement-and-insight.-waking-up-from-coma-dealing-with-the-trach-etc...) I have a few more questions. A few days after being taken off sedation, Is it normal to have leaps in the consciousness level?
Following my previous post (https://healthunlocked.com/icusteps/posts/138808902/in-need-of-some-encouragement-and-insight.-waking-up-from-coma-dealing-with-the-trach-etc...) I have a few more questions. A few days after being taken off sedation, Is it normal to have leaps in the consciousness level?
Shilla39
in
ICUsteps
6 years ago
Tbi with craniotomy currently 3/52 post op are drs always right about prognosis
He received a craniotomy and approx 8 days later regained consciousness for about 12hrs he has been heavily sedated since this and he contracted a multi resistant chest infection whilst having a
tracheostomy
which led him to have a fever.
He received a craniotomy and approx 8 days later regained consciousness for about 12hrs he has been heavily sedated since this and he contracted a multi resistant chest infection whilst having a
tracheostomy
which led him to have a fever.
Olliebear12
in
Headway
6 years ago
My brothers in a coma/vegetative state from an OD and I’m losing my mind.
On June 17th, my brother was found unresponsive in a hotel room, having overdosed after being sober for 10 months. His drug of choice was alcohol but he ended up relapsing..this time turning to hard drugs trying to avoid alcohol and us knowing, and he laid for hours in that room alone with not enough
On June 17th, my brother was found unresponsive in a hotel room, having overdosed after being sober for 10 months. His drug of choice was alcohol but he ended up relapsing..this time turning to hard drugs trying to avoid alcohol and us knowing, and he laid for hours in that room alone with not enough
Moonshyne
in
ICUsteps
6 years ago
Bad day low blood pressure and ventilator
Last day was a really bad day according to plan Mom was supposed to do tracheotomy but when they removed her from ventilator machin and using manual breathing device I don’t know the name. Luckily they didn’t do operation and said Bcaz she has pacemaker heart specialist should give its opinion when they
Last day was a really bad day according to plan Mom was supposed to do tracheotomy but when they removed her from ventilator machin and using manual breathing device I don’t know the name. Luckily they didn’t do operation and said Bcaz she has pacemaker heart specialist should give its opinion when they
solmaznikooei
in
Different Strokes
6 years ago
Relieve
I heard my mum speak today for the first time in nearly a month as they put a speaking valve in the
tracheostomy
such a good feeling to be able to speak to her again 🙏
I heard my mum speak today for the first time in nearly a month as they put a speaking valve in the
tracheostomy
such a good feeling to be able to speak to her again 🙏
Calboy
in
Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer
6 years ago
Help I'm sinking
His CO2 levels were too high and he had gotten pneumonia in one of his lungs. 5 more days went by after that and they tried to wean him off one more time only he failed ,so they basically cornered us and convinced us into giving him a
tracheostomy
.
His CO2 levels were too high and he had gotten pneumonia in one of his lungs. 5 more days went by after that and they tried to wean him off one more time only he failed ,so they basically cornered us and convinced us into giving him a
tracheostomy
.
100-jkesquibel
in
ICUsteps
6 years ago
Partner in ICU for 20 days after severe burns, septic shock, SIRS and ARDS
Hey guys, I would like to hear from the people with similar experiences here. My fiance suffered severe burn injuries TBSA 50% with inhalation injury. He suffered mostly second and third degree burns (3dg only on lungs and one hand) and his recovery was looking good until 3rd day after admission. They
Hey guys, I would like to hear from the people with similar experiences here. My fiance suffered severe burn injuries TBSA 50% with inhalation injury. He suffered mostly second and third degree burns (3dg only on lungs and one hand) and his recovery was looking good until 3rd day after admission. They
Enygma
in
ICUsteps
6 years ago
I’m new here: Mum on ventilator with Influenza and unidentified strain of pneumonia.. seeking hope
Hi all. Mum has secondary breast cancer which she has been managing however recently went on holiday and upon return had flu symptoms. Within a week she was in the ICU on a ventilator and 100% support. She’s currently on day 10 on the ventilator and she had been improving. She got down to 50% support
Hi all. Mum has secondary breast cancer which she has been managing however recently went on holiday and upon return had flu symptoms. Within a week she was in the ICU on a ventilator and 100% support. She’s currently on day 10 on the ventilator and she had been improving. She got down to 50% support
Yasmin1990
in
ICUsteps
6 years ago
Mom wants to get out of bed after 9wks very agitated.
and Pulmonary failure and she coded they brought her back after 9 minutes she was in critical care ICU she was not expected to Live 24 hours but as I said that was March the 9th 2018 and my mom is still alive still with us thank God she is now in a rehabilitation pulmonary Rehabilitation she has a
tracheostomy
and Pulmonary failure and she coded they brought her back after 9 minutes she was in critical care ICU she was not expected to Live 24 hours but as I said that was March the 9th 2018 and my mom is still alive still with us thank God she is now in a rehabilitation pulmonary Rehabilitation she has a
tracheostomy
bishopecart
in
ICUsteps
6 years ago
ICU
My mother has following problems Liver cirrhosis Fluid around lungs Sepsis
Tracheostomy
but she is not waking up after 4 days , what could be the reason? BP under control at 6ml / hr Noradrenaline Currently under treatment with colistin Does anyone has idea when she will wake up ?
My mother has following problems Liver cirrhosis Fluid around lungs Sepsis
Tracheostomy
but she is not waking up after 4 days , what could be the reason? BP under control at 6ml / hr Noradrenaline Currently under treatment with colistin Does anyone has idea when she will wake up ?
pranav3363
in
ICUsteps
6 years ago
Tracheostomy Today
Well after consultation I feel the best option is to move forward so we spoke with his father to allow for Tony to get his
tracheostomy
and peg. I’m so very nervous and hope everything goes well. I just want what is best I’m just very scared and nervous.
Well after consultation I feel the best option is to move forward so we spoke with his father to allow for Tony to get his
tracheostomy
and peg. I’m so very nervous and hope everything goes well. I just want what is best I’m just very scared and nervous.
HopeforTony
in
Headway
6 years ago
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