«The Annunziata hospital in Cosenza promptly responded to criticality and the network worked. At the moment there are twelve hospitalized patients, all in reserved prognosis and two have a more severe clinical picture. We immediately activated to find the anti botulinum vials and we are satisfied with the work done which demonstrates the validity of the public service ». This was said by the general manager of the Cosenza Vitaliano De Salazar Hospital.
Of the 12 patients, nine are hospitalized in resuscitation and three in the emergency room. At the moment, five vials have been injected and four remain of escort. “The first two patients – clarified the primary of the resuscitation of the Annunciation Andrea Bruni – arrived in the late afternoon of Wednesday and showed the classic symptoms of botulinum intoxication. We took action immediately and in the most at risk of cases we have injected the antidote, but for now they all remain in reserved prognosis. From Anamnesi everyone reported that they had ingested the same food ».
According to reports from the health director of the Annunciation Pino Easter, the most indicative symptoms of botulinum intoxication are the so -called “air hunger”. “Patients – Pasqua reported – must pay attention to the symptoms, in particular to the lack of air, the difficulty in swallowing and speaking. You have to pay attention without being suggestive ».