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95 y/o male, in the hospital 5 times in the last 4 weeks. water retention in lungs. placed on oxygen for the last 2 weeks. heart attack - only 25% of heart function remaining. patient is on ventialtor and sedated due to patient not cooperating. what is recommendation for patient care if all goes well when ventilator etc is removed? would 24 hour care be reccommended? what are the chances of recovery/mortality?
Fri, 20 Oct 2017
He will likely need to stay in the hospital for several days after the ventilator is discontinued. He can be assessed by physical and occupational therapists to help with the determination of whether or not 24 hour care will be required. At this age and with such a weak heart, he will likely need significant assistance.
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