The University of Kansas Health System is treating a total of 41 COVID patients today, up from 38 Friday. Other significant numbers:
- 26 with the active virus today, 22 Friday
- 5 in ICU, 5 Friday
- 3 on ventilators, 2 Friday
- 15 hospitalized but out of acute infection phase, 16 Friday
Key points from today’s guests:
Ron Verlin, received ReActiv8 neurostimulator for pain
- Retired three years ago, had severe back pain, which made even taking a walk difficult
- Sought help from The University of Kansas Health System
- Had ReActiv8 pain neurostimulator implanted in his back, and noticed immediate results. Says after activating the device, it feels like a little massage, and the pain goes away.
- Is now able to resume daily walks and go on a relaxing vacation
Dr. Dawood Sayed, division chief of pain medicine at the health system and vice chairman of the board at the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience
- Explained how device works and who it is designed for
- Described the simple outpatient procedure in which two small electrodes are attached to the muscle in the lower back to deliver pain relieving stimulation
- Patient finds a comfortable place to lay down to initiate session with device. Many say it feels like a back massage.
- Pain neurostimulator devices such as this have helped many people get off of opioids for pain relief
Dr. Dana Hawkinson, medical director, Infection Prevention and Control, The University of Kansas Health System
- COVID numbers are up in the health system
- State of New York issued emergency after finding more spread of polio
- Says it’s possible for disease to make it to Midwest and advises everyone be up to date on vaccinations, especially children
Tuesday, September 13 at 8:00 a.m. is the next Morning Medical Update. Learning you have stage four Lymphoma cancer is devastating. But a bone marrow transplant could be life saving. You’ll meet a patient and his care team and find out why this option was the right choice.
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