Penang Hospital admits Category 4 Covid-19 patient resisting treatment
Affendy Mohd Yusof, who is critically ill, being monitored in ICU despite refusal to be administered oxygen therapy, be put on ventilator
Affendy Mohd Yusof (right) has sought the assistance of GPMC to get discharged from Penang Hospital. – Screen grab, September 13, 2021
GEORGE TOWN – Penang Hospital has admitted a Category 4 Covid-19 patient to its intensive care unit despite the man refusing treatment.
The state Health Department in a statement said an initial examination of Affendy Mohd Yusof showed an alarming decrease in his blood oxygen level.
“Oxygen therapy treatment was initiated.
“However, a further examination found that the patient’s condition was critical, to the point that the oxygen level in the patient’s blood could be stabilised only by using a ventilator.”
The statement is in response to a viral video of Affendy protesting against being warded in the hospital ICU without his permission.
From his hospital bed, Affendy said he was at the hospital for Covid-19 screening when he was taken to the ICU without having signed consent forms.
He requested that Gerakan Post-Mortem Covid-19 (GPMC) help him leave the hospital soon.
GPMC is a coalition of civil groups representing Malaysians concerned about those who feel persecuted by the government’s implementation of health and safety standard operating procedures and purported denial of anti-vaxxers’ rights.
The state Health Department said an ICU specialist has informed Affendy and his family members of his critical condition.
“The hospital has repeatedly explained to family members and patients about the risks that could endanger patients’ lives if they do not allow the hospital to provide treatment.
“However, the patient in question remained adamant, refusing the recommended treatment, and applied to go home at his own risk.”
Affendy, who is in critical condition, is being monitored in the ICU despite his refusal to be administered oxygen therapy and be put on a ventilator.
He insists that he is alright, and said he can still sit up and talk.
Affendy has not been vaccinated against the coronavirus, on the grounds that Covid-19 vaccines are still under clinical trial.
He said Penang Hospital has failed to provide him food for four days, a claim denied by state health director Dr Maarof Sudin.
“Patients in the ICU are given liquid food, such as milk, to facilitate digestion and avoid complications.
“The hospital is always concerned and will continue to monitor the patient, and will always provide regular feedback to the patient’s family.
“Members of the public and patients who have any questions, complaints or suggestions are requested to contact the hospital directly.” – The Vibes, September 13, 2021
GEORGE TOWN – Penang Hospital has admitted a Category 4 Covid-19 patient to its intensive care unit despite the man refusing treatment.
The state Health Department in a statement said an initial examination of Affendy Mohd Yusof showed an alarming decrease in his blood oxygen level.
“Oxygen therapy treatment was initiated.
“However, a further examination found that the patient’s condition was critical, to the point that the oxygen level in the patient’s blood could be stabilised only by using a ventilator.”
The statement is in response to a viral video of Affendy protesting against being warded in the hospital ICU without his permission.
From his hospital bed, Affendy said he was at the hospital for Covid-19 screening when he was taken to the ICU without having signed consent forms.
He requested that Gerakan Post-Mortem Covid-19 (GPMC) help him leave the hospital soon.
GPMC is a coalition of civil groups representing Malaysians concerned about those who feel persecuted by the government’s implementation of health and safety standard operating procedures and purported denial of anti-vaxxers’ rights.
The state Health Department said an ICU specialist has informed Affendy and his family members of his critical condition.
“The hospital has repeatedly explained to family members and patients about the risks that could endanger patients’ lives if they do not allow the hospital to provide treatment.
“However, the patient in question remained adamant, refusing the recommended treatment, and applied to go home at his own risk.”
Affendy, who is in critical condition, is being monitored in the ICU despite his refusal to be administered oxygen therapy and be put on a ventilator.
He insists that he is alright, and said he can still sit up and talk.
Affendy has not been vaccinated against the coronavirus, on the grounds that Covid-19 vaccines are still under clinical trial.
He said Penang Hospital has failed to provide him food for four days, a claim denied by state health director Dr Maarof Sudin.
“Patients in the ICU are given liquid food, such as milk, to facilitate digestion and avoid complications.
“The hospital is always concerned and will continue to monitor the patient, and will always provide regular feedback to the patient’s family.
“Members of the public and patients who have any questions, complaints or suggestions are requested to contact the hospital directly.” – The Vibes, September 13, 2021
The person is being foolish.
ReplyDeleteIt's not uncommon that a person facing oxygen starvation "feels fine", until it's too late and becomes a severe emergency.
The oxygen meter provides an objective measurement, and he should accept the doctor's action, based on the reading.
"It's not uncommon that a person facing oxygen starvation "feels fine"
DeleteIt's called s state of hypoxia where a false sense of well-being may exist because of the lack of oxygen. Fighter pilots flyinmg at very high altitude (above 10,000 ft) would be the ones usually susceptible to hypoxia if their oxygen supply systems fail or leak without warning or indication.
The brain needs a continuous supply of oxygen to survive. If the oxygen supply is interrupted, the functioning of the brain is disturbed immediately and irreversible damage can quickly follow. This is known as hypoxic or anoxic brain injury.
Anoxia is a worse state of hypoxia