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@sparkymcqt

Security analyst, former Auxiliary Fire Fighter/EMT, former theatre electrician/technician.

Massachusetts, USA Katılım Mayıs 2019
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sparkymcqt@sparkymcqt·
@boston25 The system failed him and innocent people had to pay the price.
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Boston 25 News@boston25·
BREAKING UPDATE: Man accused in shooting spree on Cambridge’s Memorial Drive arraigned from hospital bed, pleads not guilty.
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WCVB-TV Boston
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…
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The Tails of Cat Castle #lovewins
‼️ 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. ⸻ 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. ⸻ 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. ⸻ 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. ⸻ 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. ⸻ 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. ⸻ 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. ⸻ 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.
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Maria Rose ❤️@BhattiLaib9960·
Please give me a name starting with the letter O, he is a male cat
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Governor Maura Healey
Governor Maura Healey@MassGovernor·
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.
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Steve Cooper
Steve Cooper@scooperon7·
With the passing of a riderless horse, thousands filled the streets of Salem this afternoon for fall Mass State Trooper Kevin Trainor #7News
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James Tate
James Tate@JamesTate121·
No more of the crime family in office.
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Pressure
Pressure@pressurethefilm·
PRESSURE is "the first must see movie of the summer." The untold true story of D-Day. Only in theaters May 29.
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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.
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CWNH - Cats With No Hope Rescue
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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Pressure
Pressure@pressurethefilm·
In the hours before D-Day, one decision changed the world. PRESSURE is only in theaters May 29, from the producers of DARKEST HOUR.
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sparkymcqt@sparkymcqt·
@Jay27echo @HoratioHungwell @pressurethefilm Comparing landing craft drivers to Uber drivers while the beaches were covered in dead Americans is the most braindead, disrespectful shit possible. They weren’t delivering passengers. They were watching kids get cut down the second the ramp dropped. Sit the fuck down.
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Marty
Marty@MartyOqan·
WHAT WILL BE YOUR ANSWERS ON THIS, DO YOU STAND WITH PETE HEGSETH…? YES OR NO?
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LadyValor
LadyValor@lady_valor_07·
Would you keep supporting Harrison Ford knowing he is against Trump? 🤔
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Jay
Jay@Jay27echo·
@sparkymcqt @HoratioHungwell @pressurethefilm I say WE because I’m right. Most people agree with me. So WE don’t want to watch some BS movie about weathermen in WW2. We want to see movies about the warfighters.
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