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Pneumonia from 5 days in ICU
My mother is admitted in ICU from 5 days with NIV support. She is not getting better or worse. She also has stage 4 cancer. Duty doctor says it will take time but I think they are taking lot of time. She is on 80% fio2. They also found out fungal infection and viral infection is ruled out. Is there any way treatment can be faster at least to take her out of ICU? I think it is too much time in ICU.
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I understand you concern. With the above limited parameters/significant comorbidities and complications, its difficult to give a time frame. Few individuals might improve in few days, few might take few weeks or months. So its better to discuss with treating physician and Intensivist for further details.
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As stated above as your mother age ? a stage IV cancer ?? Which organ ? ( not mentioned)
Such cases are vulnerable for opportunistic infection,fungal and viral pneumonia.And prognosis is depending on comorbid illnesses.
There is no mention of history and treatment details?
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You have to trust and believe your physician.
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