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Grandma in Critical Condition After Falling Down Open Stairwell While Vacationing with Husband in Bali
Yahoo News Canada • • world
Key Points:
- A 79-year-old Australian woman, Estelle Ravenscroft, suffered a severe fall down an open stairwell at a restaurant in Bali on October 10, resulting in multiple leg fractures and a critical condition.
- After receiving an opioid injection for pain, Estelle experienced a life-threatening reaction that caused convulsions and a drastic drop in vital signs, complicating her treatment.
- She underwent a nine-hour surgery without painkillers and required two blood transfusions due to extreme blood loss, remaining in the ICU with additional complications such as throat swelling.
- The couple did not have travel insurance for this trip, leading the family to launch a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $19,000 to help cover the high medical costs.
- As of October 18, Estelle showed signs of improvement, breathing independently and awake, with positive MRI results following surgery, offering hope for her recovery.
