A Cuban woman requested assistance via Facebook regarding her husband's situation, who is hospitalized at the Calixto García Hospital in Havana. She reported that the patient has experienced fevers of up to 40 °C following surgery for hydrocephalus and is still awaiting another surgical procedure.
The woman explained that her husband had undergone surgery about ten days before the publication and that, at first, he seemed to be recovering well. However, she stated that he later began to have a high fever, and issues arose with the catheter placed during the treatment.
According to his testimony, a pediatric-sized catheter was used that may have shifted and now needs to be extended. He also stated that the doctor has the necessary materials, but the operation depends on approvals from various hospital authorities. These circumstances have not been independently confirmed.
The complainant stated that the surgery had been announced the day before her message and that her husband remained fasting without the procedure being carried out. She also questioned why neither the management of the center nor those responsible for the surgical service provided her with a clear response regarding the delay.
"I am not going to let my husband die", she expressed in her public call for help, in which she requested a solution for the situation the family is facing.
They offer help and ask about the catheter
The post received numerous messages of support. Several people asked what type or size of catheter is needed and how they could help; others offered to contact the family or share the message to spread the word further. There were also comments asking for clarification on why the patient had not yet gone into surgery.
In the responses, some users pointed out that drainage of fluid into the abdomen can be normal in certain shunts used to treat hydrocephalus. Indeed, the National Health Service (NHS) explains that these devices typically direct fluid into the abdomen. The same organization warns that a high fever following the placement of a shunt requires immediate medical attention. This general information does not allow for determining the patient's specific complication or the reasons for the reported wait.
At the close of this report, there is no independent confirmation regarding the current status of the patient, the scheduling of the pending surgery, or the reasons for the delay. There is also no public statement from the hospital concerning the complaint.
Those who wish to offer assistance or find out if the family needs any specific materials can visit the original post on Facebook and contact the person who made the request directly.
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