Sherri Moody, a 51-year-old female high school teacher in Texas, USA, suffered a lung infection and went into septic shock. In order to save her life, her limbs had to be amputated. (Photo/Twitter, Instagram/@joannaeasley73, @rechelleturner_)
A 51-year-old female high school teacher in Texas, USA, developed cold symptoms in April last year. She didn’t take it seriously at first, but later she developed a high fever and difficulty breathing, and was rushed to the hospital by her family for treatment. Unexpectedly, after a doctor’s examination, it was found that her lungs were infected and she was in septic shock. In order to save her life, the doctor had no choice but to let her limbs become necrotic and eventually amputate them.
According to comprehensive reports from the “Daily Mail” and other foreign media, Sherri Moody, a 51-year-old female high school teacher in Texas, USA, developed cold symptoms after returning from outdoor teaching with her class in April last year. She didn’t take it seriously at first, but a few days later she developed high fever and difficulty breathing, and was rushed to the hospital emergency room for treatment by her family.
After a doctor’s examination, it was discovered that Shirley’s lungs were infected by Streptococcus pneumoniae and her body had entered septic shock. What made the situation worse was that the arthritis drugs Shirley had been taking had weakened her body. The ability to resist infection.
As Shirley fell into a coma, doctors used drugs to transport blood to her vital organs in order to save her life. However, the price was to sacrifice the blood circulation of Shirley’s limbs, resulting in the loss of her hands and feet. All turned black and necrotic. Finally, after Shirley’s vital signs stabilized, doctors amputated all of her arms and legs below the knees.
Afterwards, Shirley said, “My spirit is very strong, but I just choose to be happy, but that doesn’t mean that I will break down from time to time, I just cry for a while, and I won’t let it last too long.”
In fact, according to the American Thoracic Society, approximately 750,000 Americans are affected by septic shock each year, and approximately 30% of patients with septic shock or severe sepsis die from this disease caused by common infections.
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2024-03-04 09:06:22
