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Updated: 7:25 PM Nov 4, 2009
H1N1 Virus: Southern Colorado Woman Fights For Life
Nine more flu-related deaths have been reported in Colorado, bringing the total number of deaths in our state to 34. Health officials say the H1N1 Virus is to blame. While these numbers were released Wednesday, a Southern Colorado mother is clinging to life. The 22-year-old remains in critical condition at Penrose-St. Francis Hospital. Posted: 4:51 PM Nov 4, 2009Reporter: Lauri Martin Email Address: lmartin@kktv.com |
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I have created a support forum for recovering H1N1/ARDS patients. http://www.athenagurno.info/forum Please contact Kayla's family and pass on the link.
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Yes, I read that also and I spoke with an in law of hers who says that she is still holding on. Kayla has not passed away. That is all the info that I have at this time.
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Kay I just read that she is showing signs of improvement and her doctor is optimistic that she might turn a corner. Here is the link to where I read this. It has a short little section about her. http://www.gazette.com/articles/health-66082-vaccine-department.html
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At this time, I do not know Kayla's condition. I have placed calls to the family and I am awaiting a response. Another family member a 7 year old girl has been hospitalized with a 105 temperature. Please pray for this family. I will update if I can, as soon as possible.
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I would like to hear an update on Kayla's condition? The news has not reported anything and there are rumors she has died. Is this true?
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John-I can reach the family please email me mnkyswife@gmail.com
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Have the ICU staff contact the CDC and get her on Peramivir injectable anti-viral. They should be draining the fluids around her lungs or she will continue to have heart and kidney failure. There is no time to waste. I tried to call the ICU at Penrose-St. Francis Hospital to give them the link to my daughter recovery blog but I guess they thought it was a prank caller. When your lungs fail (ARDS) most hospitals are overwhelmed and out of their league in some cases. Athena's recovery and H1N1 awareness blog: http://www.athenagurno.info/blog Ordering Peramivir: http://emergency.cdc.gov/h1n1antivirals/3.asp
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This is so scary. My heart goes out to this young lady and too all the other victims of the H1N1 virus. I am deathly afraid of catching this virus but I have a young school aged child who could very well catch this virus and bring it home. To Kayla's family, my heart and prayers are with you.
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