ICU Day #9 / Hospital Day #42
More of the same today. Rather pretty quiet for her. They had lowered her vent settings a bit today but brought that back up by this evening because it was causing her discomfort. She did start dialysis again and this should help the swelling. She is in acute renal failure which means that there's a chance this can be reversed. She really needs her kidneys to restart. Probably can go 3-4 more weeks before they think she's in chronic renal failure which would mean she'd always need dialysis 3 times a week. They are also still giving antibiotics for her infections.
Several of you have asked why Kathy is on the ventilator. When she moved to the ICU, she was having many problems, including what appeared to be ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) most likely called by reaction to an infection. She already had lung issues, so having this complication is not helpful. Click HERE for more information on ARDS. As you'll read, this is a major complication of trauma and severe infections.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
Roger,Kathy,& son's,
Keeping the candle burning. Almost set the Teak windowshades on fire earlier. Wake up call I guess. We pray,& have you all on our minds, 24-7.
Please call, or page if you need anything. 803-684-8273 pgr. 803-684-4910,Fax. Annie could spare Kathy a while, we hope. Or possibibly she needs her sooner than we could hope for. God, is good. Even tho the explinations for his actions, are jiberish in our heads at times. Keep the Faith.
Ed & Ellen Weidner, Frank, you sure missed out on a High Quality, Classy,Beautiful Lady. I couldn't do without her. 28 yrs. She's more beautiful than sne was 28 yrs. ago, when we met. No more bandaids.
Post a Comment