Kaydee Struck by a Rare Syndrome - "Stevens Johnson Syndrome" or Fire of the Flesh - Help With Medical Expenses

Journal

Saturday, Nov. 27th, 2004

Nov. 19th, 2004 Kaydee Hager, 4 years old, of Minot, ND was air ambulanced to Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, MN after being diagnosed with Stevens Johnson Syndrome.

Stevens Johnson Syndrome “Fire of the Flesh” is an extreme allergic reaction to a drug. Kaydee’s reaction was to Phenobarbital that she was taking for seizures.

Blistering from the inside out—skin lesions are wide spread over the entire body. Treatment is similar to that of a severe burn patient. The major concerns are blindness, dry eye syndrome, lung damage, asthma, arthritis.

Kaydee’s lung has collapsed and she has needed a blood transfusion to help her fight off the infection. She is heavily sedated to help her heal faster.

Kaydee is in ICU in the Children’s Hospital and her parents, Andy Hager and Carolyn Engh need your financial support to help cover the staggering medical expenses.

Please donate to the Kaydee Hager Benefit Fund Account at First Western Bank & Trust of Minot,ND 900 S. Broadway,
701-852-3711.

To learn more, contact the Stevens Johnson Syndrome Foundation 303-635-1241 or www.sjsupport.org

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