Teen dies from A/H1N1- 4th Louisiana fatality

[Shiloh]

Source: http://www.wwltv.com/topstories/stor...14fafa54a.html

B.R. TV station: Teen dies from swine flu

06:12 PM CDT on Saturday, September 5, 2009

WWL-TV

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. - A Baton Rouge television station is reporting that a Denham Springs high school student died Saturday morning from the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu.

WAFB reports the student died at Baton Rouge General Hospital.

This would be the fourth person in Louisiana who has died from complications of the virus.

[Pathfinder]

Re: Baton Rouge TV station: Teen dies from swine flu

Denham Springs High student dies of H1N1
Posted: Sep 05, 2009 4:55 PM CDT

Courtesy: Caringbridge.orgBATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) -

Sources tell 9News that Taylor Brian, a Denham Springs High School student, died Saturday morning of the H1N1 virus at Baton Rouge General Hospital.

State health officials say they cannot confirm Brian's death because of privacy issues. Bill Spear, Superintendent of Livingston Parish Schools, told 9News he was notified Saturday morning that a student had died but was not told the cause of death.

Stay tuned to 9News at 6 p.m. for more information on this developing story.

http://www.wafb.com/global/story.asp?s=11082182

[Pathfinder]

Re: Baton Rouge TV station: Teen dies from swine flu

This is a site that was created when she was sick. It just breaks my heart.



My Story

Welcome to our CaringBridge website. We've created it to keep friends and family updated about our loved one. Get started by reading the introduction to our website, My Story.

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Taylor has tested positive for the H1N1 virus (swine flu). Although it is unknown why her case progressed to the critical level, her doctor seems to think that it simply masked itself in her system and was undetected.
She began running fever, with cold like symptoms. She tested positive for strep throat, was given antibiotics, and expected to be fine. Her illness continually worsened after this so she went back to the doctor and was diagnosed with bronchitis. The day after this, she began vomiting violently and her fever spiked. She was admitted to the Baton Rouge General for pneumonia, which we now know was caused by the H1N1 virus.
Taylor was moved to ICU and placed on a repatory ventilator and breathing tubes after she was unable to oxygenate her body above 50%. She's gradually improving, but we can only take it one day at a time. Taylor is a strong girl, and with God's healing hands, she will fight this. Please pray for her. She is being cared for by a great team at the General, and we thank them as well as our awesome friends and family who are praying for Taylor's recovery.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/taylorbrian/mystory

[Cairelle RN]

Re: Baton Rouge TV station: Teen dies from swine flu

Wow, this hits close to home for me. My sister-in-law, niece (10), and nephew (15) live in that area.

I really hate to hear about the death of someone so young.

[rootcellargal]

Re: Baton Rouge TV station: Teen dies from swine flu

This makes me cry, as does the death of the 10-year old boy in Alaska. Really brings it home just what we're in for

[rikkitikkitavi]

Re: Baton Rouge TV station: Teen dies from swine flu

"Although it is unknown why her case progressed to the critical level, her doctor seems to think that it simply masked itself in her system and was undetected.
She began running fever, with cold like symptoms. She tested positive for strep throat, was given antibiotics, and expected to be fine. Her illness continually worsened after this so she went back to the doctor and was diagnosed with bronchitis."
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/taylorbrian/mystory

Her parents seem like good, trusting people, but I do think the doctors dropped the ball early on. I've never heard of the virus "masking itself," unless by that the doctors simply mean that they misdiagnosed her initially.

Very sad!

[somebodyoutthere]

Re: Baton Rouge TV station: Teen dies from swine flu

Did they try ECMO or IV Relenza on her? Aren't those minimum things that they should be doing now in critical cases such as this?

[Shiloh]

Re: Baton Rouge TV station: Teen dies from swine flu

Source: http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2...ates_fo_1.html

Baton Rouge woman is state's fourth H1N1 flu death
by The Times-Picayune
Sunday September 06, 2009, 1:28 PM

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals today confirmed that a Baton Rouge area resident has died from complications related to the H1N1 flu.

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals today confirmed that a Baton Rouge area resident has died from complications related to the H1N1 flu.

The young woman was the state's fourth death related to H1N1 flu this year.

The department will not release other personal details about the individual, including any potential underlying health conditions, because of privacy considerations.

DHH is continuing to monitor the progress of the H1N1 flu to alert the public to any significant changes that would impact the public's health. For more information on flu activity in Louisiana, including guidance for families and medical professionals, visit Louisiana Health First.

[cmmc]

Re: Baton Rouge TV station: Teen dies from swine flu

Did they try ECMO or IV Relenza on her? Aren't those minimum things that they should be doing now in critical cases such as this?

Has the IV Relenza been approved for use in U.S.? I wonder the exact time frame in days this occurred? It makes me very sad, too many children.

[Tonka]

Re: Teen dies from A/H1N1- 4th Louisiana fatality

Denham Springs High student dies of H1N1
Posted: Sep 05, 2009 4:55 PM CDT
Updated: Sep 07, 2009 6:14 AM CDT

Denham Springs High student dies of H1N1
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - A Denham Springs High School student died Saturday morning of the H1N1 virus at Baton Rouge General Hospital.

The parents of Taylor Brian, a senior, confirmed her death.

Wayne and Ruthie Brian said their daughter died from pneumonia associated with the H1N1 virus.

The state has not released any information on Brian's death.

As of last Saturday, the state recorded three deaths related to swine flu.

Visitation for Taylor Brian will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home on Old Jefferson Highway.

It will take place Tuesday at 5 p.m. and continue Wednesday at 11 a.m.

A service will follow.

[Shiloh]

Re: Teen dies from A/H1N1- 4th Louisiana fatality

Source: http://www.theadvertiser.com/article...ine+flu+victim

Denham Springs woman latest swine flu victim
Louisiana death toll now at 4

September 8, 2009

DENHAM SPRINGS (AP) ? The fourth person to die as the result of swine flu has been identified as a 19-year-old Denham Springs woman.

Taylor Whitney Brian?s mother said her daughter died Saturday at a Baton Rouge hospital after testing negative three times for the swine flu virus. Ruthie Brian said her daughter first became sick on Aug. 20 and was diagnosed with strep throat.

Taylor Brian was a senior at Denham Springs High School.

The death was announced Sunday by the state health department, which did not identify the victim.