The Devastating Consequences of the Flu: Limb Amputation in a 14-Year-Old Boy

2023-09-13 14:16:53

A 14 year old boy is sick with the flu and wakes up with his hands and feet cut off. Sad that I can’t play the piano anymore. Doctors warn Don’t forget to get your flu shot.

Rare cases like “Influenza patient limb amputation” occurs in the United States After a 14-year-old Tennessee boy developed cold symptoms, his condition suddenly deteriorated to the point of cardiac arrest. To save Uribe’s life, doctors had to remove his limbs, total removal.

According to the report The Mirror Although Uribe’s parents were relieved that their son had been saved, But they lamented that their son might no longer play the piano or run. When they saw an amazing clip of their son practicing the piano, You probably have some regrets. Because it was still hard to believe that his son was so sick that his limbs had to be amputated.

The children’s hospital where Uribe was treated said following the patient was diagnosed with pneumonia, and streptococcus poisoning syndrome Have symptoms of cardiac arrest And a membrane had to be urgently inserted for 2 weeks. After all, blood might not flow to the limb. So the limb had to be amputated. to save life

Dr. Katie Boyle, the attending physician, said she had never seen another patient in such critical condition. And only amputation might save Uribe’s life.

The doctor also said Uribe’s mother, though, insisted on using the more positive word “removal” to describe the limb surgery. But speaking truthfully Uribe’s condition is likely not serious. As long as he gets the flu vaccine before he gets the disease.

This is because Uribe will be hospitalized for another month or so. So his parents launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to ask for outside help.

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