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Had Orthopedic Surgery To Fix A Broken Bone In The Shoulder. High WBC Levels, Low Blood Pressure. In Emergency. Any Suggestions?
my husband had orthopedic surgery to fix a broken bone in his arm up by his shoulder 9 days ago. we were told the day of surgery that his wbc were high. surgery went well until it was time to wake up. blood pressure went down and he couldn't breathe on his own. he is still in critical care after 9 days with no answers. any thoughts on this?
Sat, 15 Jun 2013
hi
iI have reviewed your question
i it is really difficult to know exactly why your husband drop his blood pressure and stopped breathing post the operation
could be something to do with his heart or my be bleeding or severe infection
you should speak to his doctors who should be honest with you and answer all your questions . it is there duties to tell you what happened during and after surgery
i hope your husband get better soon
iI have reviewed your question
i it is really difficult to know exactly why your husband drop his blood pressure and stopped breathing post the operation
could be something to do with his heart or my be bleeding or severe infection
you should speak to his doctors who should be honest with you and answer all your questions . it is there duties to tell you what happened during and after surgery
i hope your husband get better soon
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