Cathy had a hard time with the weening attempt again this morning. She has started to become very anxious every time she sees a respiratory therapist. Before they even get close to the ventilator her blood pressure will raise and her pulse will quicken.... she knows what is about to happen.
The resident physician stopped by early this morning to check in on Cathy. I took this time to share some 'complaints' Cathy was having: not being able to sleep; the tube in her throat was bothering her; headaches, and so on. The doctor addressed these issues but also said something that I took comfort with. She said that when a patient starts to provide them with complaints, it is typically a sign that the patient is doing better. So complain on Cathy!!!!
Cathy was fairly stable this morning (per the numbers and per her emotions). I took this opportunity to check back in with life and jetted off to work. I will return to the hospital this evening. Kaitlyn and Jessica are with her this morning along with Donna, a close friend from Oxnard. Becky will be with her later this afternoon.
2 comments:
Cathy - so glad to hear that you're giving those Dr's. and nurses a rough time. Give 'em hell! Big hugs to you and David.
P.S. I deleted a previous post because it was a duplicate -- just learning how to post to a blog. :-)
Norma
Cathy,
Complaining...that is a good, I am all for complaining!!
Hang in there Cathy !! Remember how much you are loved and needed.
I miss you xxx000xxx000xxx000
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