The University of Kansas Health System is treating a total of 34 COVID patients today, down from 37 Friday. Other significant numbers:
- 17 with the active virus today, 18 Friday
- 0 in ICU, 1 Friday
- 0 on a ventilator, 0 Friday
- 17 hospitalized but out of acute infection phase, 19 Friday
Key points from today’s guests:
Kyle Warren, heart transplant recipient
- Had pneumonia and bronchitis that wouldn’t go away
- Had a pacemaker installed but still didn’t feel right
- Got a second opinion at The University of Kansas Health system. Diagnosed with heart failure and told he needed a transplant.
- After transplant, feels much better and has a new outlook on life. Was able to walk her daughter down the aisle on her wedding day.
- Had a tattoo put on his arm that his donor was scheduled to have two days after he died
Marie Mussche, mother of heart donor Tom
- Is so grateful that the tragedy of losing her son allowed eight other people to benefit from his organs
- Cherishes gift from Kyle of a bear which can play a recording of her son Tom’s heartbeat
- Having Tom signify on his driver’s license that he wanted to be an organ donor made the process smoother
Dr. Bhanu Gupta, cardiologist, The University of Kansas Health System
- When it comes to heart failure, second opinions are of utmost importance
- Insurance usually covers a second opinion
- Heart failure is a disease that develops slowly, and people may not realize they have it until it’s advanced. Many tend to slow down and adjust their life based on their symptoms.
- The recipient of a heart has a big responsibility to make sure the donor’s heart is taken care of
Sarah Anderson, heart Transplant coordinator, The University of Kansas Health System
- Described her role in working with patients before and after they have their heart transplant
- Explained how important it is that we all let our families know if our wish is to donate organs. Indicating on a driver’s license or iPhone app is a big help.
- There are very few physical conditions that would prevent someone from being an organ donor
Dr. Dana Hawkinson, medical director of Infection Prevention and Control, The University of Kansas Health System
- Starting to see a trend of lower COVID infections in the health system, which mirrors the trend around the country in the last few weeks
- Discussed new evidence that the pandemic came from nature and not a lab
- Explained study from University of Georgia that found genetic sequencing could help contain future COVID variants
Tuesday, October 18 at 8:00 a.m. is the next Morning Medical Update. It was a dive into a pool that went horribly wrong. Dennis Evans thought he'd dislocated his shoulder, but doctors thought they'd have to remove his arm. He was also told he'd never throw another baseball. We’ll show you how a second opinion helped save his arm and returned him to the activities he loves.
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