Rashid was admitted to the ICU directly from the operating theatre after a fourth surgery during a prolonged hospital stay. Prior to the surgery, pyrexia, tachycardia and desaturation had been observed. During the operation, infected fluid was seen near the spleen, and excess fluid within the lining of the lung was found to contain blood.
Rashid was mechanically ventilated and received a vasopressor and parenteral nutrition.
Rashid was admitted to the ICU directly from the operating theatre after a fourth surgery during a prolonged hospital stay. Prior to the surgery, pyrexia, tachycardia and desaturation had been observed. During the operation, infected fluid was seen near the spleen, and excess fluid within the lining of the lung was found to contain blood.