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Survivor of septic shock,ARDS,fungal infection, organ failure, on 12/19/2008 told zero % chance of survival.

Briefly describe a specific question, or set of related questions, about a health care test or treatment that this program should consider.

Survivor of septic shock,ARDS,fungal infection, organ failure, on 12/19/2008 told zero % chance of survival.

Does your question include a comparison of different health care approaches? (If no, your topic will still be considered.)

no

If yes, explain the specific technologies, devices, drugs, or interventions you would like to see compared:

mayo refused to see. This is were it all happened - currently have no doctor as I don't really know what all is wrong with me...

What patients or group(s) of patients does your question apply to? (Please include specific details such as age range, gender, coexisting diagnoses, and indications for therapy.)
None
Are there subgroups of patients that your question might apply to? (For example, an ethnic group, stage or severity of a disease.)
None
Describe the health-related benefits you are interested in. (For example, improvements in patient symptoms or problems from treatment or diagnosis.)
None
Describe any health-related risks, side effects, or harms that you are concerned about.
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Appropriateness for EHC Program

Does your question include a health care drug, intervention, device, or technology available (or likely to be available) in the U.S.?
None
Which priority area(s) and population(s) does this topic apply to? (check all that apply)
EHC Priority Conditions (updated in 2008)
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AHRQ Priority Populations
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Federal Health Care Program
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Importance

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If yes, please explain:
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Potential Impact

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Describe any health disparities, inequities, or impact on vulnerable populations your question applies to.
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Page last reviewed November 2017
Page originally created August 2010

Internet Citation: Survivor of septic shock,ARDS,fungal infection, organ failure, on 12/19/2008 told zero % chance of survival.. Content last reviewed November 2017. Effective Health Care Program, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.
https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/get-involved/nominated-topics/survivor-of-septic-shockardsfungal-infection-organ-failure-on-12192008-told-zero-chance-of-survival

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