<![CDATA[BE AWARE OF SEPSIS]]>Sepsis just took my father last night and before yesterday I'd never heard of it. After researching, it's incredible how dangerous and common this infection is.

This is well worth a quick read to educate yourselves. When the Cleveland Clinic ICU can't do anything to stop it, you know it's hardcore. It usually starts in bad hospital or nursing home settings.

Please take the time to read this when you get a chance, it's something that can be detained if detected early enough, but a few hours can really make the difference between the antibiotics working or not.

Nobody should have see a loved one die this way when it could be avoided.

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@roach said:

Russ, that is awful news and i'm sorry for your loss. i lost a close cuz in a car accident Sunday night. Mama Roach and i drove to Baltimore yesterday (no fun) for the funeral and just returned. Your family is in our prayers.

Roach, I am very sorry for your loss as well. It certainly has been a hard week for our members. My condolences to you and your family.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/39233https://brownsboard.com/post/39233Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:41:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to BE AWARE OF SEPSIS on Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:40:35 GMT]]>I just caught that Ed...I am saddened by the news.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/39228https://brownsboard.com/post/39228Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:40:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to BE AWARE OF SEPSIS on Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:19:50 GMT]]>Thanks to all the well wishers. We appreciate it.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/39212https://brownsboard.com/post/39212Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:19:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to BE AWARE OF SEPSIS on Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:22:55 GMT]]>Roach - I am sorry to hear of that news as well...I really wish I had more effective words at these times

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@riffer-x said:

Sepsis just took my father last night and before yesterday I'd never heard of it. After researching, it's incredible how dangerous and common this infection is.

This is well worth a quick read to educate yourselves. When the Cleveland Clinic ICU can't do anything to stop it, you know it's hardcore. It usually starts in bad hospital or nursing home settings.

Please take the time to read this when you get a chance, it's something that can be detained if detected early enough, but a few hours can really make the difference between the antibiotics working or not.

Nobody should have see a loved one die this way when it could be avoided.

My deepest condolences Russ; you and your family are in our prayers...If ever you want to chat; please know you have many here for you!

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@riffer-x said:

Sepsis just took my father last night and before yesterday I'd never heard of it. After researching, it's incredible how dangerous and common this infection is.

This is well worth a quick read to educate yourselves. When the Cleveland Clinic ICU can't do anything to stop it, you know it's hardcore. It usually starts in bad hospital or nursing home settings.

Please take the time to read this when you get a chance, it's something that can be detained if detected early enough, but a few hours can really make the difference between the antibiotics working or not.

Nobody should have see a loved one die this way when it could be avoided.

I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your Father Russ. You and your family are in my prayers.

You're right about it being more common that we know. I just saw a show yesterday called The Doctors (I think) that talked about it. It is a tragedy that can be avoided.

Take care and my thoughts are with you.

Heidi

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/38974https://brownsboard.com/post/38974Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:48:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to BE AWARE OF SEPSIS on Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:22:18 GMT]]>Sorry to hear that too, Roach.

Life is so fragile.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/38963https://brownsboard.com/post/38963Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:22:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to BE AWARE OF SEPSIS on Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:23:11 GMT]]>Russ, that is awful news and i'm sorry for your loss. i lost a close cuz in a car accident Sunday night. Mama Roach and i drove to Baltimore yesterday (no fun) for the funeral and just returned. Your family is in our prayers.

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@atenears said:

Actually this kind of hit home with me currently. This week, I have come down with the worst flu I've ever had. My step-son and I have been home since Tuesady with the same flu-bug, and we couldn't imagine feeling much worst without an organ failure. At what point do you decide to not be a sissy and go to the doctors instead of riding it out?

I've been thinking all week that as sick as I am right now that it would probably take the life of an elder person.

Hope you get better bro, the flu that bad sucks.

A few weeks back there was a 24 hour stomach virus going around, but it sounds like you have something different. It was so bad that the body starts to seize up from not being able to retain any fluids. I seriously thought about going for an IV.

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@riffer-x said:

I hope most of you took the time to educate yourselves a little bit about this deadly infection. If a loved one turns really sick for no apparent reason, it could be the onset of sepsis, not just some kind of flu.

Actually this kind of hit home with me currently. This week, I have come down with the worst flu I've ever had. My step-son and I have been home since Tuesady with the same flu-bug, and we couldn't imagine feeling much worst without an organ failure. At what point do you decide to not be a sissy and go to the doctors instead of riding it out?

I've been thinking all week that as sick as I am right now that it would probably take the life of an elder person.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/38861https://brownsboard.com/post/38861Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:58:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to BE AWARE OF SEPSIS on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:33:19 GMT]]>Wow, I'm truly humbled by all the well wishes and support. I really posted this as more of a heads up than a call for sympathy, but I can't begin to thank you all enough, it means a lot.

We as Browns fans are a special lot that stick together and have each others back. We may debate, argue and bicker at times, but it is nice to have a separate "internet family" like this.

I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible some day, be it at a tailgate or whatever.

You're all great folks and thank you so much for taking the time to wish my family and I well.

Thanks again and I hope most of you took the time to educate yourselves a little bit about this deadly infection. If a loved one turns really sick for no apparent reason, it could be the onset of sepsis, not just some kind of flu. It is of vital importance to get it diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible or it can completely consume the body where treatment won't work.

God Bless all of you and Go Browns!!!

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/38853https://brownsboard.com/post/38853Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:33:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to BE AWARE OF SEPSIS on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:09:37 GMT]]>GOD bless!

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@kshutchins said:

God bless you and your family.

Truly sad news Russ, thoughts go to you and your family right now.

Howie.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/38733https://brownsboard.com/post/38733Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:39:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to BE AWARE OF SEPSIS on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:03:16 GMT]]>God bless you and your family.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/38726https://brownsboard.com/post/38726Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:03:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to BE AWARE OF SEPSIS on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:42:24 GMT]]>Mr. Riff:

I'm sorry to hear about your Dad, losing a parent is devastating. God Bless you and your family,

take care.

I very, very nearly lost my Dad to colon cancer many years ago now. With all the amazing things our medical

science can do... life is still so fragile. I haven't heard much at all about sepsis...

Hang in there...

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/38718https://brownsboard.com/post/38718Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:42:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to BE AWARE OF SEPSIS on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:42:27 GMT]]>Sorry for your loss Russ.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Bob

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/38709https://brownsboard.com/post/38709Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:42:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to BE AWARE OF SEPSIS on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:36:21 GMT]]>Russ,

So sorry to read of your loss of your Dad. You and all his loved ones will be in my prayers.

Cherish his memory.

God Bless,

Mike

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/38707https://brownsboard.com/post/38707Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:36:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to BE AWARE OF SEPSIS on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:58:27 GMT]]>Sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers are with you and your family!

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@riffer-x said:

Sepsis just took my father last night and before yesterday I'd never heard of it. After researching, it's incredible how dangerous and common this infection is.

This is well worth a quick read to educate yourselves. When the Cleveland Clinic ICU can't do anything to stop it, you know it's hardcore. It usually starts in bad hospital or nursing home settings.

Please take the time to read this when you get a chance, it's something that can be detained if detected early enough, but a few hours can really make the difference between the antibiotics working or not.

Nobody should have see a loved one die this way when it could be avoided.

Riff,

VERY sorry to hear about your loss - my condolences to you and your family bud!

- Tom F.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/38647https://brownsboard.com/post/38647Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:27:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to BE AWARE OF SEPSIS on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:44:09 GMT]]>Deepest condolences and all the best to you and your family, Russ. I had only heard of sepsis and never new how dangerous it is. Thanks for sharing your story and trying to help others.

Best,

Juki

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/38622https://brownsboard.com/post/38622Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:44:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to BE AWARE OF SEPSIS on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:16:32 GMT]]>I'm truly saddened to hear that, Russ.

My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family.

-Alan

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/38619https://brownsboard.com/post/38619Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:16:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to BE AWARE OF SEPSIS on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:40:30 GMT]]>Sorry for you loss Russ, hang in there. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/38611https://brownsboard.com/post/38611Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:40:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to BE AWARE OF SEPSIS on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:05:51 GMT]]>Russ, I'm sorry for your loss. My condolences go out to you and your family in this very trying time.

Thank you for sharing this information on Sepsis. I had heard of it before in passing but had no idea about the severity of it.

-Shelly

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/38586https://brownsboard.com/post/38586Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:05:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to BE AWARE OF SEPSIS on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:05:18 GMT]]>Riff, my thoughts are with you dude. Losing a family member is a rough blow to take. If you ever wanna talk about it, feel free.

As for Sepsis, it's a nasty nasty thing. The hospitals out here have been struggling with it mightily.

Stay strong Russ.

Doug

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