It was reported that the patient became ill with ¿profound¿ diarrhea and dehydration, noting that the diarrhea was ¿not new.¿ the patient improved after he was given intravenous (iv) fluids, but then worsened again that night, becoming more lethargic, having more excessive urination and diarrhea, and experiencing chest pain that was ¿mildly pleuritic¿ in nature.The patient was admitted to the hospital.Intermittent abdominal distress, slurred speech, and dyspnea were also noted.Non-device related symptoms included an upper respiratory infection or sinusitis in which cultures were taken, hyperglycemia due to underlying diabetes, chronic leg pain, decreased vision and cataracts, skin lesions and infections including diagnosed scabies, and puncture of lungs as a result of central line placement.Laboratory results showed ¿dramatic abnormalities¿ in his chemistries with serum glucose of approximately 1100, serum sodium of 114, ph of 7.349, dry mucous membranes, and white blood cell count at 16,000.Sepsis and hyponatremia were suspected, but physical exam did not show any obvious source of sepsis.The patient received medication included zithromax, intravenous (iv) fluids, iv insulin, and empirirc antibiotic coverage.Surgery was not performed.It was noted that the event ended on (b)(6) 2001 where the patient recovered from event with therapeutic action.Not clear of medical status prior to event.Further follow-up is being conducted to obtain this information.If additional information is received, a follow-up report will be sent.
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Product id neu_unknown_lead, serial# (b)(4), implanted: 2001 (b)(6); product type lead product id neu_unknown_lead, serial# (b)(4), implanted: 2001 (b)(6); product type lead (b)(4).
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