Ask an ECCMO expert anything--Ross related

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I will not discuss his medical records. I know nothing about it. I can clear some concerns for fans that are affected by this. This thread is not for those seeking medical advice on their current condition. If you feel as sick, please seek professional help ASAP.
 

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whats the likely outcome?

It depends on his comorbidities and lifestyle. Yes I can confirm there is a strain of pheumonia that's been killing young people in South Florida. It comes in as a cold and then it aggressively attacks the lungs. On X Ray, air is supposed to be Black. The last guy I had who was only 35 had a full white lungs. Basically, no air inside his lungs at all. He caught a cold after he went partying at the club, he said. He was a fully functional kid with a job and he thought the cold was nothing. Then all of a sudden he got worse. Then. We found out the same virus attacked his heart, his kidneys and his liver. We reported all cases to Health department.

So the outcome for him might be very good because it sounds like he caught it early. However, things can change by the minute on ECCMO. Another good thing for him is that S Florida has plenty experts on ECCMO
 

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From your opinion, what are his chances.

I dont wanna lose Ross man :to:

Things he has going for him

1. Caught early

2. Can afford the care

3. Experienced staff at renowned hospitals in S FL

Things against him

1.
His weight

2. Lifestyle---Lean? Smoking? Other drugs ?

3. We don't know how long he's been sick, but ignoring it

4. Comorbidities


Basically he has a good chance. He is still at 50/50 in my opinion. If the virus/bacteria attacked his kidneys, they can always dialyze him . I don't know the full picture so I cannot score his prognosis
 

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:francis: u nikkas man


all of a sudden u wnna give advice


:coffee:1 star


I understand you're a 50 fan, but I know ROss is a MVP in our community. We are all devastated by the news. He helps a lot of kids and families get on the right path.
 
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