We are learning new information about the young woman killed when a boat crashed in Boston Harbor overnight. Sources have identified the operator and a boat club said the vessel was taken without permission. wcvb.com/article/multip…
‼️ Tammy update ‼️
Long post warning.
Nour has shared a LOT of medical information with me and I have used chat GPT to break it down in layman terms. Posting all this with his permission.
In plain language: she is extremely critically ill, and several of her organs are under severe stress at the same time. The test results suggest the ICU team is dealing with kidney failure, worsening blood chemistry, stress on the liver, severe infection, and seizure activity in the brain.
Here’s what each part means more simply:
1. Her kidneys are struggling more today
The kidneys normally filter waste out of the blood.
Her numbers (creatinine, urea, eGFR) suggest they are filtering very poorly right now, and slightly worse than yesterday.
Creatinine and urea going up = waste products are building up in her blood instead of being removed
eGFR of 10 = kidney function is extremely low (normal is usually much higher)
Why this matters:
When kidneys fail, harmful waste and minerals build up, which can affect the heart, brain, lungs, and blood chemistry.
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2. Her blood is becoming dangerously acidic again
Normal blood has to stay in a very narrow balance.
Her pH of 7.166 means her blood is too acidic, and it worsened compared to yesterday.
This usually happens when the body is under extreme stress from things like:
severe infection (sepsis)
poor oxygen delivery
failing kidneys
low blood pressure / poor circulation
Why this matters:
If blood becomes too acidic, cells stop working properly, and the heart and other organs struggle.
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3. Her potassium is elevated
Potassium helps control the heart’s electrical rhythm.
Her level is mildly high right now (5.44).
This often happens when kidneys aren’t clearing potassium properly.
Why this matters:
If potassium keeps rising, it can trigger dangerous abnormal heart rhythms, which is why ICU teams monitor it closely.
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4. Her liver is under shock/stress (“shock liver”)
AST and ALT are liver injury markers.
Her AST is very high, which often means the liver temporarily isn’t getting enough blood flow or oxygen.
This commonly happens in ICU patients when:
blood pressure has dropped
severe infection causes poor circulation
the body is in shock
Why this matters:
It means her body has recently been under major circulatory stress.
Sometimes this improves if circulation stabilizes.
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5. Her brain is not functioning normally right now
The EEG says the whole brain is slowed down (“diffuse cerebral dysfunction”).
This often happens in severe ICU illness because of:
sepsis
organ failure
low oxygen
heavy sedation
metabolic imbalance (like the acidity/kidney problems)
This means her brain is under stress, but by itself it does not always mean permanent damage.
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6. The most serious brain finding: hidden continuous seizures
This is what “non-convulsive status epilepticus” means.
Her brain is having continuous seizure activity, but because she is sedated, there may be no visible shaking or twitching.
The EEG is the only way doctors can see it.
Why this matters:
This is a medical emergency because prolonged seizure activity can exhaust and injure brain tissue.
That’s why they’re likely adjusting:
anti-seizure medication
sedation medications (to suppress the seizure activity)
This is the ICU trying to “quiet” the brain and let it rest.
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7. The infection is very hard to treat
The bacteria (Acinetobacter baumannii infection) is known for being highly resistant to antibiotics.
That means doctors have fewer treatment options and often must use very strong last-line antibiotics like Colistin.
Why this matters:
This kind of infection can be extremely difficult to clear, especially when someone is already critically ill.
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Putting it all together
This report is essentially saying:
Her body is in a severe whole-body crisis.
The infection is overwhelming her system, and it is affecting:
kidneys
blood chemistry
heart rhythm risk
liver
brain electrical activity.
Today, Massachusetts lays a hero to rest.
Trooper Kevin Trainor embodied courage, selflessness, and a deep commitment to others. He chose a life of service—and gave his life so that others could live theirs.
To his family, loved ones, and his brothers and sisters in uniform: we are holding you close.
Trooper Trainor was the best of us. We are forever grateful for his service, and we will never forget his sacrifice.
Gov. Maura Healey filed legislation to protect pay and benefits for Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale who suffered catastrophic injuries in a Massachusetts Firefighting Academy fall.
The rescues miss their mother (Tammy). We are all waiting and praying. I just came home to feed them and get some sleep, and I will go again to the hospital in a few hours. paypal.me/catswithnohope
The ICU doctor from Etlik Şehir Hastanesi just called me directly. They told me Tammy's health is very critical and requested that I come to the hospital immediately so they can provide a full update in person. I am heading there now. Please keep her in your thoughts
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