Hernandez - BFA
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Had my vaccine on Thursday. I always react badly to vaccines, but it felt as if the peak of my COVID hit me in one evening. I felt terrible. I’m back to normal now though. I’ve had COVID twice already and I’d say my reaction was the worst I’ve felt.
Nevertheless, take the vaccine when it’s offered to you.
My thoughts over the last few weeks:
Nevertheless, take the vaccine when it’s offered to you.
My thoughts over the last few weeks:
- We’re seeing an increase of fungal infections post COVID. I’ve seen a few cases now of patients recovering from COVID, but then deteriorate quickly while still being in hospital. Increased oxygen requirement. Treated with strong antibiotics in case it’s a bacterial pneumonia on top (Meropenem for those interested). Does nothing. Chest X-ray appears worse, and a fungal blood test given its appearance comes back positive. I’ve personally seen three cases now, and I’m hearing a few of my colleagues seeing more. Wouldn’t be surprise to see an article on this soon.
- Still a lot of death, and my “high dependency COVID” ward is now jam packed again. ITU are completely full so unfortunately we’ve had patients die because they are in no position to be transferred and there is no where in the hospital to be safely intubated and cared for. Yesterday alone I had to do 4 family phone calls explaining to them that they are unfortunately dying and our treatment has not worked and that we’d be turning our focus to keeping their loved one comfortable. I was depressed as feck by the end of yesterday.
- Starting to see some benefit from the use of methylprednisalone according to my ITU colleagues. Still early days but hopefully it’ll be something that is explored more.