Cathy was on the trach collar for a little over 8 hours today. During the past couple days, the time Cathy has been spending on the trach collar has been decreasing. Dr. Saggar consoled Cathy and let her know that this was OK, she is going to have some good days and some bad days.
During their rounds, doctors said that Cathy's lungs have been secreting more fluids during the past couple days. The doctors also said that Cathy has become anemic again. The anemia may explain Cathy's lack of energy. However, they are concerned that the increased secretions from her lungs may indicate the presence of an infection.
Cathy will be receiving another unit of blood this afternoon (her seventh (?) since being admitted to the hospital). The doctors are also reducing the frequency and amount of blood draws that Cathy must endure. This will reduce the burden on her body to produce more blood. Of course, no sooner did they say this when a nurse came into the room for a blood draw to cross-match for the blood transfusion. Samples of her lung secretions were also drawn and sent to the lab for cultures. The initial results of these cultures will be available by tomorrow.
The resident physician spent a few minutes discussing Cathy's treatment program with us. She 'warned' Cathy that the anabolic steroids she has been receiving may have a few unwanted side effects. One of the side effects could be the growth of facial hair. I guess I'd better go out and get Cathy an electric razor.
1 comment:
Hang in there my Friend.
The ups and downs must be frustrating but necessary for improvement.
I pray for you daily and you are in my heart and thoughts every minute of each day.
David, keep that razor away from Cathy's face, use fine scissors instead!!
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