Tag Archive for: Sepsis

David, a patient at Vibra Hospital of Fargo, stands smiling with members of his care team. The image includes the hospital logo and the text 'Success Story: David Burrous.'

David Burrous

When David began experiencing persistent gagging while eating, he sought medical care at Sanford. During evaluation, doctors discovered a mass on his liver. Shortly afterward, David was admitted with severe sepsis caused by E. coli. His condition became critical, and he developed respiratory failure along with other complications.
David was referred to Vibra Hospital of Fargo to begin his recovery.

Carl with the team at Vibra Hospital

Carl Dregseth

After receiving care in a traditional hospital, Carl was referred to Vibra Hospital of Fargo—a critical care hospital that specializes in treating medically complex patients who require extended hospitalization for recovery. When he arrived, Carl was confused and extremely weak.

Curtiss poses with the Vibra Hospital team

Curtiss Tollefson

Curtiss Tollefson lived independently, enjoying time with his grandchild, friends, and fishing. However, when his health took a turn, everything changed.

Mary Reynolds

Mary Reynolds described her life prior to admission as “semi-retired.” Mary lived at home with her husband and enjoyed spending her free time knitting, walking, and housekeeping while working once per week. Then, one day, Mary began experiencing significant weakness and trouble breathing. After going to the hospital, she was admitted and diagnosed with sepsis due to an influenza A infection.

Erik Knutson

Erik was rushed to the hospital after suffering a heart attack. He has faced many complications on his road to recovery.