Sex |
Female |
Time in Hospital |
7 days |
Medications |
pain relievers, muscle relaxant, saline IV |
Lab Results |
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Medical Procedures |
X-Ray, MRI, laminectomy |
Imaging Results |
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Current Issue |
Patient 4 was recovering well, but has developed a cough and wheeze to her breathing in the last several days. She appears to be developing bronchitis or another respiratory tract infection as she is coughing up thick phlegm with a greenish-brown color. |
History |
Patient 4 is a 34 year old female that suffered a spinal injury due to a car accident when she was 20. She has had several long stays in the the hospital including rehabilitative services. She is in the hospital currently for a laminectomy, a surgical procedure to allow the nerves more room to move freely and allow her to walk easier. While in the operating room, she receives IV saline with a muscle relaxant along with the more typical anesthesia. |