freshman000 Posted December 12 Report Share Posted December 12 Im sure most of you didnt know this, but I almost died last wednesday...Sad but true.If it wasnt for my amazing girlfriend getting the paramedics to the house so quick I may not have been so lucky...Healthy persons commonly aspirate, but normal defense mechanisms usually clear the inoculum without sequelae. Aspiration pneumonia includes three syndromes based on the nature of the inoculum.Chemical pneumonitis occurs when aspirated material is directly toxic to the lungs. The best studied and possibly the most common is acid pneumonitis after gastric acid aspiration (Mendelson's syndrome). For symptoms to develop, a relatively large inoculum of fluid with a pH < 3 is required. The patient presents with acute dyspnea, tachypnea, and tachycardia. Common associated findings are cyanosis, bronchospasm, fever, and sputum that is often pink and frothy. Chest x-rays invariably show infiltrates usually in one or both lower lobes. Arterial blood gas analysis shows hypoxemia. The most important therapeutic modality is respiratory support, usually with intubation and positive pressure ventilation. Tracheal suction (see Tracheal Aspiration in Ch. 65) should be performed if the patient is seen early in the course; however, the injury is precipitous, analogous to a flash burn, and the acid is so rapidly neutralized by pulmonary secretions that there is minimal opportunity to reverse the chemical injury. The major purpose of tracheal suction is to clear the airways of particulate matter that may have been aspirated. Corticosteroids should not be given, and antibiotics should be given only if secondary lung infection develops.This form of pneumonitis has one of three patterns: rapid recovery, analogous to that described by Mendelson; progression to the acute respiratory distress syndrome; or bacterial superinfection. Mortality is 30 to 50%.So after all of this I am finally home and on my way to a speedy recovery.And i still want to see everyone out at blue on friday night!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philippio Posted December 13 Report Share Posted December 13 Wow Seth... that's some pretty scary stuff! I'm glad that you're ok and that you're recovering from this potentially deadly episode. Best of luck for a speedy turnaround. I'll see you at your best on Friday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyface Posted December 13 Report Share Posted December 13 welcome back kid, glad to hear you are doing better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funketeer Posted December 13 Report Share Posted December 13 Welcome back Seth, sounds like you had a rough time bro, chill out, get some rest and bro, let me know if you need anything, aight??? aright: Mad props to Maria for being slick like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalphoenix Posted December 13 Report Share Posted December 13 I'd buy her a private jet and then...present her the bill. But that's just me. But on da real: glad 2 hear you're allright dude. Get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shroomy Posted December 13 Report Share Posted December 13 On the bright side.It is a blessing to go through something like that and live.You realize that life is a gift and you should live it like you want to die with no regrets.Because "anything can happen" is not just a bullshit saying. Shit happens every day to people who all said "that shit wont happen to me" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koky Posted December 13 Report Share Posted December 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laliux Posted December 13 Report Share Posted December 13 Good to know you are again fine and dandy!Welcome back!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxgrooveericxx Posted December 13 Report Share Posted December 13 Good to hear cracka! Welcome back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotto Posted December 13 Report Share Posted December 13 Glad to see your home now!!! hope all is well with the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candy Posted December 13 Report Share Posted December 13 welcome back seth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astenback Posted December 13 Report Share Posted December 13 Ouch! Glad you're doing better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kismetica Posted December 13 Report Share Posted December 13 Hey Seth its Amanda, So glad to hear everything is better. Maria was amazing and was there for you the whole time! We love you guys, maybe i can cook you dinner sometime this weekend, maybe Friday before we all go to Blue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koky Posted December 13 Report Share Posted December 13 I have to agree with Amanda !! Maria fucking "ROCKS" !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyrik Posted December 13 Report Share Posted December 13 I have to agree with Amanda !! Maria fucking "ROCKS" !!! Damn right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freshman000 Posted December 13 Author Report Share Posted December 13 Now im just sitting here thinking to myself, I can't believe this just happend less than a week ago.It's almost like i have a second chance on life.Such a weird emotions game, really hard to explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koky Posted December 13 Report Share Posted December 13 Now im just sitting here thinking to myself, I can't believe this just happend less than a week ago.It's almost like i have a second chance on life.Such a weird emotions game, really hard to explain.well , im glad you are still with us bitch !! you had us scared 4 a bit there who else would we look for to do our kool ass flyers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdamon7278 Posted December 13 Report Share Posted December 13 I didnt know u left, but good u are still here, where is the wife. she still here too, if she is, get rid of here, she is a black cloud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-side Posted December 13 Report Share Posted December 13 damn dude that pretty serious....I can relate how that make you contemplate life as it is..My homegirl works @ jackson memorial and tell me crazy shit like that all the time.. it really make you realize & value the little time we have on this rock.Peace Bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digital7 Posted December 13 Report Share Posted December 13 damn Seth.. I had no clue what happened!glad you are back at a speedy recovery.. welcome back dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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