‘Seu Boinha’ Remains in ICU After Stroke as Infection Is Diagnosed and Tracheostomy Planned

Overview

• The complication followed surgery to place a valve for hydrocephalus in Palmas, which was succeeded by an ischemic stroke with hemorrhage and emergency decompressive craniectomy.
• Doctors identified an infection after a fever developed, and the care team plans a tracheostomy to support clinical recovery, according to his son Francisco Garcia.
• Despite more than 24 hours off sedation and roughly a week without waking, a brief eye‑opening was reported over the weekend as he remains in serious condition in the ICU.
• Clinicians ordered imaging to assess why neurological responses have not returned, while expressing cautious expectations that reactions could appear in the coming days.
• Garcia is staying in the capital to accompany care and says his father’s obesity and diabetes heightened surgical risk, a case drawing national attention due to their viral videos.