I Lost a Patient to COVID-19…and then Openly Sobbed

He was 43-years-old, and his loss caused all my emotions to flow out

Dr. Hesham A. Hassaballa

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He was very sick with COVID-19. His oxygen levels were dangerously low, and he needed a lot of support with pressure and oxygen to make sure his levels remained normal. The team and I was watching him very closely, because any sign of distress would mean he would…

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Dr. Hesham A. Hassaballa

NY Times featured Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist | Physician Leader | Author and Blogger | His latest book is “Code Blue,” a medical thriller.