Anna Garcia Case by Reina Amones https://padlet.com/2020reinaamones/dixhbcus6mre en-us 2017-08-18 12:35:38 UTC 2024-03-24 13:44:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/215099987/8c4e0aac90fd4b3e0dcf389f7a1d88d8/download.jpg Theories 2020reinaamones https://padlet.com/2020reinaamones/dixhbcus6mre/wish/181608837
  • Anna had died form a disease, no one killed her and no murder. She fell and hit her head on the table, and from that there was brain bleeding. This happened shortly after she came back from her walk with her dog.
  • Sickle cells in Anna's body came together and blocked her artery and prevented blood from coming in and died.
  • Heart failure. Anna was on a lot of medication and her heart was already doing bad. It couldn;t take the
    • ]]>     2017-08-18 12:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/2020reinaamones/dixhbcus6mre/wish/181608837     Medical History 2020reinaamones https://padlet.com/2020reinaamones/dixhbcus6mre/wish/181608941 14 months
    -Female
    -Height:26 inches
    -Weight: 20 lbs 2 oz
    -Temperature:101.4°F
    -Blood Pressure: N/A
    -Pulse: 175 bpm
    -Respiration Rate:40 bpm
    -Patient was given Infant Tylenol to relieve fever.
    -Patient is running a fever, is extremely lethargic, experiencing breathing problems, and appears to be in a lot of pain
    -Symptoms started yesterday morning
    -No History of similar condition in past
    -Patient’s breathing is abnormal. Respiratory rate is slightly elevated and patient seems to be short of breath
    -Pale skin, nails, and lips
    -Ears Normal
    -Mouth/Throat Normal
    -Patient does not have any hernias -Patient has not had much of an appetite for the last couple of days -Patient has a bright red diaper rash on bottom and has been experiencing diarrhea for two days
    -Pulse is 175 bpm
    -Heart rate is rapid and above normal range
    -Higher urine output than normal.
    -    Lymph nodes are normal
    -Patient seems very lethargic.
    -Patient’s height is below 5th percentile on growth curve
    -Patient’s weight is between the 10th and 25th percentile on growth curve
    -Patient’s head circumference measures normal
    -Patient has swelling in the hands and feet
    -Abdomen is tender to the touch
    -Abdomen is enlarged on left side of abdomen – possibly indicative of splenic sequestration
    -Patient’s parents indicate that the patient has been extremely irritable and fussy and seems to be in a lot of pain
    Tests Performed:
    CBCHematocritBlood oxygen
    CT scan Sickle cell test Results: CBCRed Blood Cell Count reduced levels White Blood Cell Count increased levels Hematocrit Lower than normal hematocrit - 20%
    Blood oxygen Lower than normal levels
    CT scan Abnormal spleen, indicative of splenetic sequestration
    Sickle cell test Positive for sickle cell anemia

    Diagnosis:Sickle cell anemia Severe anemia splenetic sequestration (sickling in the splenetic vein resulting in a collection of a large amount of blood in the spleen, causing the spleen to be enlarged).

    Treatment:Intravenous hydration Administration of pain medication Red blood cell transfusion Administration of antibiotics to prevent infection Genetic Analysis:  Sickle Cell Anemic    

    Age 14-
    type 1 diabetes
    High Blood pressure
    Sickle cell anemia  
    Misshaped red blood cells
    Age 38-



    ]]>     2017-08-18 12:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/2020reinaamones/dixhbcus6mre/wish/181608941     Autopsy 2020reinaamones https://padlet.com/2020reinaamones/dixhbcus6mre/wish/181608952 no alcohol
    little aspirin
    no overdose
    injury to right temple
    open wound where per-mortem bruising
    clothes not torn but stained with blood
    vomit on shoulder
    abdomen is swollen due to pressure
    ankles swollen
    edema are positive with moderate fluid accumulation
    fingernails show graying due to lack of oxygen
    humerus and left distal tibia show a healed break
    inflamed red injection sites on left thigh
    head wound to right temple
    right elbow bruise
    no evidence of no-persisting drugs or overdose of prescription drugs
    blood glucose level 280 mg/dL
    blood sugar levels were high when found dead
    Hydroxide was found
    Lungs appear normal with no infiltrates
    Left ventricular Hypertrophy
    Mild mitral valve prolapse
    Stent in left anterior descending coronary artery
    right coronary artery is 80% occluded
    renal arteries and cerebral arteries narrowing
    mild peripheral vascular disease in left leg]]>     2017-08-18 12:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/2020reinaamones/dixhbcus6mre/wish/181608952     Evidence 2020reinaamones https://padlet.com/2020reinaamones/dixhbcus6mre/wish/181608966
  • Physical Evidence
    1. opened (spilled) pill bottle. - Collapsed while trying to take blood thinner.
    2. Spilled Orange Juice.- Part of Unfinished breakfast due to loss of appetite.
    3. Used syringe.- More drug use to reduce symptoms of splenetic swelling.
    4.Finger prints- Lucy Leffingwell
    5. Blood splatter.- shows she fell from standing height.
    6. Muddy Footprint- Belonging to Alex Garcia. probably unrelated.
    7. Hair of Unknown origin.- Anna Garcia, probably just fell out.
    8. Bile (Stomach contents)- As a result of body going into shock and gastric failure.
    • ]]>     2017-08-18 12:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/2020reinaamones/dixhbcus6mre/wish/181608966     We Ran Test 2020reinaamones https://padlet.com/2020reinaamones/dixhbcus6mre/wish/261592697 FINGERPRINT 
    HAIR AND FIBER
    SHOE-PRINTS
    BLOOD SPATTER
    DNA
    DIABETES
    FOOD TESTING
    HEART

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