- Request received29/11/2023
- Checked & Confirmed13/12/2023
- Fundraising25/03/2024
- Treatment provided06/12/2023
- Invoice paid21/03/2024
- Case closed02/07/2024
Why is treatment done earlier than admission?
Sometimes, when a case is urgent and vital, hospitals may proceed with delivering medical care right away to save a life, even before the finalization of admission procedures. Usually, when this happens, hospitals put the bill on our credit until the funds are transferred to their accounts.
That's why the chronology can sometimes be in disorder.
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Fatime I., 10
Report publishedEmergency care
128
$70
$20 left to save this life
$50/$70
71%
Background
Fatime is a 10year old girl who is friendly and loves assisting her mother with house chores. About 3 days ago she developed fever, headache, fatigue, vomiting and loss of appetite with abdominal cramps. It is relieved when she takes analgesics. This evening her condition worsened, and she was rushed into the clinic with history of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and general body weakness.
Medical history
Fatime was admitted on November 23, 2023, and treated for acute gastroenteritis. She received intravenous fluids, antibiotics, multivitamins, and analgesics. After significant improvement, she was discharged home on November 25, 2023.
Outcome
Gastroenteritis can cause fluid loss through vomiting and diarrhea, leading to dehydration. Severe dehydration can be life-threatening, especially in infants, the elderly, or individuals with weakened immune systems. Continued gastrointestinal symptoms may prevent the absorption of essential nutrients, potentially leading to malnutrition. To treat gastroenteritis, especially if it's due to a viral infection, the focus is typically on supportive care, which includes gradually reintroducing a regular diet once vomiting and diarrhea subside. In some cases, antiemetic (anti-nausea) or antidiarrheal medications may be prescribed, but their use should be carefully monitored, especially in certain situations.