A 3D video shows the rapid spread of the virus to the health of a healthy person who is ill • "I want people to understand what the virus can do," said his doctor

George Washington Hospital, in the US capital of Washington, has recently released a three-dimensional imaging video of a corona virus-infected lung. In the video, the virus's blockade of the lung is clearly accelerated.

Photo simulation: George Washington Hospital, Washington

Dr. Keith Mortman, head of the breast surgery department at the hospital, told CNN that it was the health of a generally healthy 59-year-old man with slightly high blood pressure. "The patient suffered from the serious consequences of the virus, and the respirator would not suffice - he would need to Also a heart-lung machine that will oxidize his blood. "

According to Mortman, this is not a patient with background illness, and except for a slightly high blood pressure - he has no other significant medical problems. "It's a generally healthy guy who led a normal life, and within days - his lungs collapsed," Mortman said.

"Yellow highlighted areas in the video represent infected and inflamed parts of the lung," Mortman explained. "When the lungs encounter a viral infection - the organ begins to seal the virus. From the scan, it is clear that the damage is not local to one area but covers massive strips in both lungs, and shows how quickly and aggressively the infection can catch, even in relatively young patients. No yellow stain in the scan, ”he explained.

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Dr. Mortman told CNN that the patient is now in critical condition in the ICU. "For patients like those with advanced respiratory failure, lung damage is rapid - as seen in the video. Unfortunately, if the lungs are damaged to such an extent, it can take a very long time for them to heal. "

"The corona virus mainly affects the breath," explains Dr. Mortman. "It enters the mucous membranes and then reaches the lungs, which is actually the way the body tries to 'control' the inflammation. The inflammation prevents the lungs from oxygenating the blood and eliminating the carbon dioxide. This will cause the patient to gasp, or exhale a lot of air to try to balance the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in his body. In some people the damage will be irreversible. I want people to see it, and understand what this virus can do - people need to take this situation seriously. "