Jump to content

Menu

Grandmother has H1N1 and is in ICU


Recommended Posts

Could you please keep my husbands grandmother, my FIL, and the family in your prayers? I am unsure how bad things are. She has gone down hill quickly after being hospitalized after collapsing at home some time yesterday, she had been fine the day before, just not hungry. My SIL found her on the floor when she wouldn't answer the phone last night. She has confirmed H1N1 and they think she may have had a mild stroke in the midst of everything.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I am sorry to hear this.

The FDA did very recently approve a brand new IV antiviral medication. Perhaps her doctors would consider whether it's appropriate in her case.

 

It is called Peramivir. http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/EUA/peramivir_recommendations.htm

 

best wishes

 

I mentioned this to my MIL. The hospital had said that there was no IV med to give her and I hadn't heard of this yet. The latest update is that her fever is down but when we last heard she isn't yet responsive. We are all hoping this is a turn in the right direction and she will improve from here. Thank you.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

×
×
  • Create New...