Gert van der Hoek
In Memoriam - Editor, Senior Moderator
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Tokyo regarding support for Pandemic Influenza (202nd Report)
(On the occurrence of severe cases of pandemic flu)
September 2009 25
Department of Health and Welfare Headquarters Kyoto infection Nitto
September 25, 2009, from the health centers in Tokyo, reported that patients fitted with a ventilator for two new flu so was severe pneumonia cases, and overview of each such case, the Notice as follows.
The first example: Overview
1-year-old male patient who lives in Tokyo. Sun in September 2009 from 38.0 advent of 19-degree heat. To consult with a doctor soon, but start with a diagnosis of flu medication Tamiflu, after returning home, an increase for the wheezing, the same day that another seek medical attention.
Recognition of marked hypoxia and pneumonia after emergency intubation was changing hospital for ventilator management. Conducted promptly after changing hospital influenza kit was positive for type A, September 24 to conduct genetic testing, has confirmed pandemic influenza.
Currently, the ventilator attached. Being treated with antibiotics. His condition is stable. No underlying disease.
The second case: Overview[/B]
4-year-old male patient who lives in Tokyo. September 2009 and emerged from 22nd Sun fever of 39.0 degrees on September 23, where you seek medical attention on the chest X-rays, was admitted to hospital for pneumonia.
Began to suspect the flu medication Tamiflu, because of worsening respiratory condition, fitted with a ventilator. September 24, three rapid kit were positive for influenza A second type of genetic testing carried out was confirmed pandemic influenza.
Currently, the ventilator attached. Being treated with antibiotics. His condition is stable. No underlying disease.
http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/INET/OSHIRASE/2009/09/20j9pa00.htm
thanks to Makoto
Tokyo regarding support for Pandemic Influenza (202nd Report)
(On the occurrence of severe cases of pandemic flu)
September 2009 25
Department of Health and Welfare Headquarters Kyoto infection Nitto
September 25, 2009, from the health centers in Tokyo, reported that patients fitted with a ventilator for two new flu so was severe pneumonia cases, and overview of each such case, the Notice as follows.
The first example: Overview
1-year-old male patient who lives in Tokyo. Sun in September 2009 from 38.0 advent of 19-degree heat. To consult with a doctor soon, but start with a diagnosis of flu medication Tamiflu, after returning home, an increase for the wheezing, the same day that another seek medical attention.
Recognition of marked hypoxia and pneumonia after emergency intubation was changing hospital for ventilator management. Conducted promptly after changing hospital influenza kit was positive for type A, September 24 to conduct genetic testing, has confirmed pandemic influenza.
Currently, the ventilator attached. Being treated with antibiotics. His condition is stable. No underlying disease.
The second case: Overview[/B]
4-year-old male patient who lives in Tokyo. September 2009 and emerged from 22nd Sun fever of 39.0 degrees on September 23, where you seek medical attention on the chest X-rays, was admitted to hospital for pneumonia.
Began to suspect the flu medication Tamiflu, because of worsening respiratory condition, fitted with a ventilator. September 24, three rapid kit were positive for influenza A second type of genetic testing carried out was confirmed pandemic influenza.
Currently, the ventilator attached. Being treated with antibiotics. His condition is stable. No underlying disease.
http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/INET/OSHIRASE/2009/09/20j9pa00.htm
thanks to Makoto