Ebola outbreak - general thread #3

[LaborDayRN]

A man who was admitted to Centinela Hospital Medical Center in Inglewood with Ebola-like symptoms has tested negative for the deadly virus, hospital officials confirmed Wednesday.

http://ktla.com/2014/10/08/8-people-tested-for-ebola-in-l-a-county/

 

[Zuri]

A friend of mine was one of those healthy people who died from H1N1 Pneumonia during that time period. As for Ebola, I don't think too many of us should worry about that since the only way it's spread is through contact with bodily fluids. The regular flu is still more deadly at this point.

I am so sorry for your loss. I really don't think people understand how fast it hit and because H1N1 is a virus, it has no cure. I was lucky believe me. I truly believe the only reason I survived, apart from being too mean to die, was that I refused intubation despite dangerously low oxygen levels. H1N1 pneumonia affected my heart, lungs, adrenals, brain, immune system.

The recovery is a very slow process with permanent damage. However, I am so lucky to be here. I thank God every day.

Sorry to be off topic...

 

[FlamingoLady]

My apologies if this has already been posted. This patient has since tested negative but I just wanted to give a shout out to a So. Cal. hospital that handled this appropriately!

"Steve Brand, a spokesman for the hospital, said the patient had not yet tested negative for Ebola. That contradicted information from hospital officials that was provided to the Los Angeles Times, which reported that eight patients in Los Angeles County have tested negative for the Ebola virus, including the one admitted in Inglewood" This is from the link I posted above from KTLA5 here in SoCal. I wonder what the real deal is?

 

[trigger]

So we are to believe that the Spanish nurse possibly contracted Ebola while removing her protective equipment (indirect contact) and YET the Texas deputy could not POSSIBLY have contracted Ebola from indirect contact?

OK, then.

Oh geez...He was inside the apt for a half hour...

 

[FlamingoLady]

A man who was admitted to Centinela Hospital Medical Center in Inglewood with Ebola-like symptoms has tested negative for the deadly virus, hospital officials confirmed Wednesday.

http://ktla.com/2014/10/08/8-people-tested-for-ebola-in-l-a-county/

Thank you!!!!

 

[Sonya610]

So what has happened here is a) the government of a first world nation panicked, or b) they know something the rest of us don't know, and why is that?

Yuppers they couldn't manage to keep their official and hazmat suited nurse treating a dying ebola patient in the hospital safe despite the "precautions", so therefore the nurse's dog MUST be killed to prevent further infection.

 

[faw720]

I make no guarantees but anyone wanting to follow the latest news in Dallas should be able to do so on the following websites.

http://www.wfaa.com

http://www.nbcdfw.com

 

[LaborDayRN]

"Steve Brand, a spokesman for the hospital, said the patient had not yet tested negative for Ebola. That contradicted information from hospital officials that was provided to the Los Angeles Times, which reported that eight patients in Los Angeles County have tested negative for the Ebola virus, including the one admitted in Inglewood" This is from the link I posted above from KTLA5 here in SoCal. I wonder what the real deal is?

Interesting, and your article is dated and timed in the 2:00 hour, and mine in the 1:00 hour. I guess we don't know for sure which one is correct. But I still am happy with the response of the hospital on caring for the patient!

 

[Dogface]

Slightly selfish moment, I had still been going to the gym even though a ton of dpd workout there, but hubby just called me freaking out and begging me to stop going because he knows that and is afraid at who else might have been exposed and is just out here walking around. :tantrum: I wish we could just feel confident they have this under control but with people having possibly been exposed showing up at emergency clinics it's hard to have confidence that it's under control!

 

[Isabelle]

I wondered the same thing. Anxiety causes extreme bowel and gut issues. Maybe all week he's been a nervous wreck after going into the apartment and he got himself worked up worrying and that triggered some stomach distress . Once he had the stomach distress he thinks'' omg i knew it, i've got it'' and he rushes to er .. ** speculative **

Exactly. I know it could happen to me!

 

[passionflower]

There's ALWAYS a reason that JJ shows up and it's never for altruistic purposes. Louise is already making noises about "lack of proper care". You can bet she's planning on suing.

Louise's grief must be great right now and nerves on edge.
I would be on my knees praying that ebola didn't take anyone else especially my family that my boyfriend exposed them to.
But I am sure eager lawyers and activists will put $$$ in front of her eyes.
Greed is a very evil thing.
My sympathies go to Duncan's mother,

 

[trigger]

Interesting, and your article is dated and timed in the 2:00 hour, and mine in the 1:00 hour. I guess we don't know for sure which one is correct. But I still am happy with the response of the hospital on caring for the patient!

Sorry what patient? The Deputy?

 

[LinasK]

Sorry, quoting myself...I found it interesting that LAX was NOT one of the airports listed for implementing the new "screening" procedures. I mean, really? Los Angeles International? But sounds like, for some unknown reason, this person was plucked from LAX after traveling from Liberia and taken to Centinela Hospital.

You're right, why not LAX??? People fly to the West Coast all the time.

 

[FlamingoLady]

Interesting, and your article is dated and timed in the 2:00 hour, and mine in the 1:00 hour. I guess we don't know for sure which one is correct. But I still am happy with the response of the hospital on caring for the patient!

http://www.myfoxla.com/story/26739487/person-being-tested-for-ebola-at-inglewood-hospital
This was supposedly updated 5minutes ago and still says nothing about testing positive or negative. I remember hearing today on one of the news briefings that there are only 2 places to get a definitive test done on Ebola..Austin and the CDC. That seems odd to me but I distinctly remember hearing that. Did anyone else?

 

[Zuri]

If Mr Duncan has received care the first time he went to the ER he might still be alive. He may also have been able to save others by donating blood for the serum as others have. He told staff he came from Liberia but they were either ignorant to what he was saying or didn't want to admit him for lack of insurance. Trust me, it happens. That hospital blew it!

Isn't this a bit harsh? Did the ER staff appear to have dropped the ball? Yes. Should they have handled it better? Yes. However, I don't think for one minute they would not have admitted him for lack of health insurance.

 

[LaborDayRN]

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-ebola-scare-la-county-20141008-story.html

8th person tested for Ebola in L.A. County is quarantined

Inglewood hospital says patient tests negative for Ebola, the eighth such case in L.A. County recently

 

[LinasK]

Slightly selfish moment, I had still been going to the gym even though a ton of dpd workout there, but hubby just called me freaking out and begging me to stop going because he knows that and is afraid at who else might have been exposed and is just out here walking around. :tantrum: I wish we could just feel confident they have this under control but with people having possibly been exposed showing up at emergency clinics it's hard to have confidence that it's under control!

Gyms are ripe environments for sweat to be on mats and equipment. Be careful!

 

[Muffet]

Another couple cents before I go...

Ebola exposure should be handled like a gun. Anyone who has good experience with guns has it drilled into them that, no matter how sure you are that it's unloaded or the safety is on, YOU HANDLE EVERY GUN AS IF IT WERE LOADED. (Obviously, I'm not suggesting that every person or object out there is a "gun." )

Still, I wish Spain had quarantined Excalibur until he was cleared of the virus, if he even tested for it or the antibodies.
TMK, He was under the care of a reputable veterinarian, and even if they cared nothing about the dog emotionally, by killing him they lost an opportunity to study the risks.

Overall, Spain managed to make our poor US response look good. :doh:

I still don't foresee epidemics here, but unnecessary risk taking invites unnecessary victims. That's not acceptable, imo.

 

[Minette]

Yuppers they couldn't manage to keep their official and hazmat suited nurse treating a dying ebola patient in the hospital safe despite the "precautions", so therefore the nurse's dog MUST be killed to prevent further infection.

It is not a scapegoat, but a scapedog.

 

[SallyLu]

Sorry, quoting myself...I found it interesting that LAX was NOT one of the airports listed for implementing the new "screening" procedures. I mean, really? Los Angeles International? But sounds like, for some unknown reason, this person was plucked from LAX after traveling from Liberia and taken to Centinela Hospital.

I'm amazed they're not on the list too.