Ebola Doc Dead

[HenryBHough]

"WASHINGTON — This time, the challenge of Ebola was much steeper for the doctors and nurses at Nebraska Medical Center, one of a handful of hospitals specially designated to handle cases of the deadly virus in the United States."

"Unlike the two Ebola patients they had successfully treated earlier this year at the hospital’s biocontainment unit in Omaha, the man who arrived from Sierra Leone on Saturday, Dr. Martin Salia, was in extremely critical condition. Dr. Salia, a legal permanent resident of the United States who had been working as a surgeon in Sierra Leone, died early Monday morning, barely into his second day of treatment, but almost two weeks into his illness."

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/18/us/martin-salia-omaha-ebola-dead.html?_r=0

"Specially designated hospital." I wonder how the neighbors there in Omaha are liking their 'hood......

 

[Old Rocks]

Oh, are we going there again? You fruitloops should be hiding your heads in shame. All the screaming, mewling, and puking, and only two cases of ebola contracted in the US, and both survived it. In spite of the criminal negligence of the hospital in Texas, and the number of people potentially exposed, only two caught the disease. Lordy, lordy, talk about crying wolf at the sight of a beegle.

 

[WinterBorn]

The doctor waited too long to start treatment. That is all this tells me.

From the linked story:

"Dr. Daniel W. Johnson, a critical care specialist at Nebraska Medical Center, said that Dr. Salia’s kidneys had stopped functioning and that he was laboring to breathe when he arrived at the hospital late Saturday afternoon after a 15-hour flight."

 

[WinterBorn]

"WASHINGTON — This time, the challenge of Ebola was much steeper for the doctors and nurses at Nebraska Medical Center, one of a handful of hospitals specially designated to handle cases of the deadly virus in the United States."

"Unlike the two Ebola patients they had successfully treated earlier this year at the hospital’s biocontainment unit in Omaha, the man who arrived from Sierra Leone on Saturday, Dr. Martin Salia, was in extremely critical condition. Dr. Salia, a legal permanent resident of the United States who had been working as a surgeon in Sierra Leone, died early Monday morning, barely into his second day of treatment, but almost two weeks into his illness."

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/18/us/martin-salia-omaha-ebola-dead.html?_r=0

"Specially designated hospital." I wonder how the neighbors there in Omaha are liking their 'hood......

They are probably thinking about what the people here in Atlanta think about the CDC. They don't think about it very often, and don't worry about what alarmists are saying.

 

[martybegan]

The doctor waited too long to start treatment. That is all this tells me.

From the linked story:

"Dr. Daniel W. Johnson, a critical care specialist at Nebraska Medical Center, said that Dr. Salia’s kidneys had stopped functioning and that he was laboring to breathe when he arrived at the hospital late Saturday afternoon after a 15-hour flight."

If they get to you when you first start presenting symptoms, and you are in a modern western medical facility, your chances of beating this thing seem pretty solid.

You wait, you die. You catch it someplace without modern medical facilities, you die.

 

[WinterBorn]

The doctor waited too long to start treatment. That is all this tells me.

From the linked story:

"Dr. Daniel W. Johnson, a critical care specialist at Nebraska Medical Center, said that Dr. Salia’s kidneys had stopped functioning and that he was laboring to breathe when he arrived at the hospital late Saturday afternoon after a 15-hour flight."

If they get to you when you first start presenting symptoms, and you are in a modern western medical facility, your chances of beating this thing seem pretty solid.

You wait, you die. You catch it someplace without modern medical facilities, you die.

That about sums it up. But then, there are plenty of diseases and infections that will kill you in places without modern medical facilities.

 

[HenryBHough]

Oh good!

We're hearing from lots of folks who wouldn't protest opening of an Ebola Specialty Hospital in their own 'hoods!

 

[WinterBorn]

Oh good!

We're hearing from lots of folks who wouldn't protest opening of an Ebola Specialty Hospital in their own 'hoods!

Not sure how many people have hospitals in their 'hoods. I, for one, like having the best medical facilities in my city. That I have both the CDC and Emory close by (in Atlanta) doesn't bother me, it makes me feel better.

 

[Marianne]

It's sad that the doctor died, may he rest in peace. It seems that early and aggressive treatment is the key to surviving Ebola. As far as treating people in the USA I have no problem with it but what I'd like to see is America type Ebola specialty hospital units in the hot zones in Africa to treat people faster and more efficiently.

 

[waltky]

Ebola death toll passes 5,000

Ebola deaths hit 5,420 as focus turns to Sierra Leone
Fri, Nov 21, 2014 - BATTLEGROUNDS: Sierra Leone confimred 533 Ebola cases last week. The ‘New York Times’ says Liberian efforts are hurt by disagreements between officials and donors

The toll in the Ebola epidemic has risen to 5,420 deaths out of 15,145 cases in eight countries, the WHO said on Wednesday, with transmission of the deadly virus still “intense and widespread” in Sierra Leone. The figures, through Sunday, represent a jump of 243 deaths and 732 cases since those issued on Friday last week, and cases continue to be under-reported, the WHO said in its latest update. Sierra Leone confirmed 533 new cases in the week to Sunday, the WHO said, accounting for much of the increase. It also reported 63 deaths since Friday last week. “Much of this was driven by intense transmission in the country’s west and north,” the WHO said.

The capital, Freetown, which accounted for 168 new confirmed cases, and nearby Port Loko were particularly hard hit. A Cuban doctor infected with Ebola in Sierra Leone will be flown to Switzerland for hospitalization in Geneva, Swiss health authorities said on Wednesday. He is the first Cuban known to have contracted the disease. The outbreaks in Guinea and Liberia currently appear to be driven by intense transmission in several key districts, the WHO said, citing N’Zerekore and Macenta in Guinea and Montserrado in Liberia, which includes the capital, Monrovia.

In the three most affected countries — Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone — 1,159 beds are now operational in 18 Ebola treatment centers, or one-quarter percent of beds planned, according to the UN agency. However, only 13 percent of Ebola patients in Sierra Leone are in isolation, its figures show. “As this number increases, so does the capacity to isolate patients and prevent further transmission of the disease,” it said. Authorities in Mali have reported six Ebola cases including five deaths, the WHO said. All contacts of its first case, a two-year-old girl who died last month, have survived the 21-day incubation period.

The remaining cases were in Nigeria, Senegal, Spain and the US. Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Wednesday said that her government has the upper hand in the fight against Ebola, but warned against complacency or any reduction in international support. WHO said that in Liberia, 80 probable cases were reported in the week to Saturday last week. “Nationally, on average, between 10 and 20 laboratory-confirmed cases are being reported each day,” the agency said.

NEW YORK TIMES

 

[WinterBorn]

Ebola death toll passes 5,000

Ebola deaths hit 5,420 as focus turns to Sierra Leone
Fri, Nov 21, 2014 - BATTLEGROUNDS: Sierra Leone confimred 533 Ebola cases last week. The ‘New York Times’ says Liberian efforts are hurt by disagreements between officials and donors

The toll in the Ebola epidemic has risen to 5,420 deaths out of 15,145 cases in eight countries, the WHO said on Wednesday, with transmission of the deadly virus still “intense and widespread” in Sierra Leone. The figures, through Sunday, represent a jump of 243 deaths and 732 cases since those issued on Friday last week, and cases continue to be under-reported, the WHO said in its latest update. Sierra Leone confirmed 533 new cases in the week to Sunday, the WHO said, accounting for much of the increase. It also reported 63 deaths since Friday last week. “Much of this was driven by intense transmission in the country’s west and north,” the WHO said.

The capital, Freetown, which accounted for 168 new confirmed cases, and nearby Port Loko were particularly hard hit. A Cuban doctor infected with Ebola in Sierra Leone will be flown to Switzerland for hospitalization in Geneva, Swiss health authorities said on Wednesday. He is the first Cuban known to have contracted the disease. The outbreaks in Guinea and Liberia currently appear to be driven by intense transmission in several key districts, the WHO said, citing N’Zerekore and Macenta in Guinea and Montserrado in Liberia, which includes the capital, Monrovia.

In the three most affected countries — Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone — 1,159 beds are now operational in 18 Ebola treatment centers, or one-quarter percent of beds planned, according to the UN agency. However, only 13 percent of Ebola patients in Sierra Leone are in isolation, its figures show. “As this number increases, so does the capacity to isolate patients and prevent further transmission of the disease,” it said. Authorities in Mali have reported six Ebola cases including five deaths, the WHO said. All contacts of its first case, a two-year-old girl who died last month, have survived the 21-day incubation period.

The remaining cases were in Nigeria, Senegal, Spain and the US. Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Wednesday said that her government has the upper hand in the fight against Ebola, but warned against complacency or any reduction in international support. WHO said that in Liberia, 80 probable cases were reported in the week to Saturday last week. “Nationally, on average, between 10 and 20 laboratory-confirmed cases are being reported each day,” the agency said.

NEW YORK TIMES

Ebola will thrive in the poorest countries with substandard medical care, poor sanitation, and a lack of money for medicines and medical treatments.

 

[theDoctorisIn]

Oh good!

We're hearing from lots of folks who wouldn't protest opening of an Ebola Specialty Hospital in their own 'hoods!

The "official" Ebola specialty hospital for my area is two blocks from my house.

I guess I'm just not into the mindless fear thing.

 

[koshergrl]

The doctor waited too long to start treatment. That is all this tells me.

From the linked story:

"Dr. Daniel W. Johnson, a critical care specialist at Nebraska Medical Center, said that Dr. Salia’s kidneys had stopped functioning and that he was laboring to breathe when he arrived at the hospital late Saturday afternoon after a 15-hour flight."

Probably because he tested negative for ebola.

Cuz the tests are so accurate and stuff.

 

[koshergrl]

Oh good!

We're hearing from lots of folks who wouldn't protest opening of an Ebola Specialty Hospital in their own 'hoods!

The "official" Ebola specialty hospital for my area is two blocks from my house.

I guess I'm just not into the mindless fear thing.

By all means, volunteer.

 

[WinterBorn]

Oh good!

We're hearing from lots of folks who wouldn't protest opening of an Ebola Specialty Hospital in their own 'hoods!

The "official" Ebola specialty hospital for my area is two blocks from my house.

I guess I'm just not into the mindless fear thing.

I live less than 5 miles from the CDC. I have been meaning to panic, I really have. But I've been busy with other stuff.

 

[emilynghiem]

Oh good!

We're hearing from lots of folks who wouldn't protest opening of an Ebola Specialty Hospital in their own 'hoods!

Dear HenryBHough
Seeing as you don't agree with the hype, why stir it up more?
Why bait the very fish you don't want to catch?

Why not celebrate the victories of the efforts in African to contain and slow the spread
where they kept it closer to 5,000, which is still a lot but the fact it is capping is a good sign.

People were made aware of the loss of medical resources in Africa, and many people
stepped up to the plate to try to help.

So some good came of this, and I am sorry to hear of losses of many dedicated
medical professionals, the doctor here and volunteers with Doctors Without Borders,
and also the doctor in Nigeria hailed a national hero for her sacrifices to keep the sickness contained
in the hospital at the cost of her life.

Please Henry let's show some respect
and honor the many brave troops and doctors fighting this battle for us.

While we have the luxury of complaining about the hype in the media.
Aren't we the lucky ones? Let's show appreciation and not mock the very blessings we have here!

Yours truly,
Thanks,
Emily

 

[HenryBHough]

Touching, Emily.

Please write again if you find work.

Meanwhile is there no Ebola ward near you begging for your gentle touch?

 

[WinterBorn]

Touching, Emily.

Please write again if you find work.

Meanwhile is there no Ebola ward near you begging for your gentle touch?

The hospitals designated for treating Ebola patients are not looking for volunteers. This whole bit of nonsense by you and koshergirl is laughable.

Highly trained medical staff will handle it. Not need for volunteers or for wild speculation and sensationalistic fear-mongering.

 

[HenryBHough]

No need to import Ebola cases either but we have a president (so-called) who seems to have a special affinity for them. I wonder if they have to promise to vote in a particular way to.........

 

[whitehall]

Anybody who has ever visited a hospital or watched a hospital drama on T.V. understands how smart surgeons are and well protected they are when they do their work. The fact that a surgeon got sick is an indication of how serious of a threat this disease is.