I'm an idiot when it comes to medical terms and couldn't find anything online.
Around 2AM last night I received a call from my brother who told me my neice (his daughter) was taken to the local clinic yesterday for a bad cough. (I was with her all day Sunday and she was perfectly fine.) Here goes the medical terms so I'm clueless but something was swollen (I think it started w/ an "e") so they gave her some type of tube to help her breate (ventilator?) and during the process the doctor ruptured her lung. They were going to airlift her to Dallas but a room came open at the local hospital so they took her there in the ambulance and she's in critical condition. She's hooked up to a ventilator and the last thing I heard this morning is they think she has an infection, maybe pneumonia. I just came to work for now, there's nothing I can do at the hospital anyway but I am going to go see her later this morning. Is this something that will just heal on it's own? Future probems?
2007-02-06 00:46:23 · 3 answers · asked by Nina Lee 7 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The doctors probably have her on IV antibiotics to get rid of the pneumonia and have repaired the rupture. Once you get to the hospital your brother can give you an update on her condition. It is best to ask the doctors treating her these questions. Write down anymore you have thought of as your brother may not be thinking clearly now to ask the doctors.
May your niece get well soon.
2007-02-06 01:01:38 · answer #1 · answered by Squeegee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not a doctor, but from what I ve heard b4 is that if the lung ruptured or have pneumonia then I think she should be treated by intensive course of antibiotic..and that all what I know...but she should be fine if she is well treated...and shouldnt have future problems...hope she gets well soon ...and good luck
2007-02-06 08:56:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is hard to tell, because it depends on the exact size of the break. (It does not sound good) Everyone should have a cool mist humidifier, that they can put a pint of hydrogen peroxide in a gallon tank, and breathe the mist while they sleep IF THEY HAVE ANY LUNG PROBLEMS AT ALL! You can use this tool even with an infant! Lungs are incredibly fragile, and we abuse them outrageously!
2007-02-06 08:53:12 · answer #3 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋