In August 2022, Teni* was rushed to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) due to a life-threatening medical condition. The 14-year-old girl was diagnosed with sepsis, an extreme reaction to an infection, which if not treated promptly, could lead to organ failure, tissue damage or death.
After two weeks of regular treatment and care, Teni had made significant progress in recovery. Dr Ugonna Fakile and her team who attended to Teni felt it was time to discharge the teenager. But there was a challenge: Teni’s mood wasn’t improving and there were concerns that there might be something else wrong with her.
“We noticed that when we ...
Join eMHIC to read more...
Our Knowledge Bank is available to eMHIC Members, and filled with exclusive articles on thought provoking and ground breaking subject matters. We are continually updating it in line with the rapidly evolving health industry, and the ever-changing requirements of mental health practices as we navigate the pandemic as a planet. To access these articles in full, please login or join us.
