The attending physicians in the ICU rotated today. The new attending physician for Cathy's care stopped by to introduce herself and discuss her plans for treatment. During her discussion she stated her opinion that Cathy has "a touch of pneumonia". She believes that there is an infection hiding out somewhere in Cathy's lung (possibly in the upper lobe of the right lung). She did not think this will effect Cathy status on the transplant list, that determination will be up to the pumonary team (transplant team).
Cathy was kept on the ventilator. The settings were changed to a 'pressure support only' mode. This mode is pretty much the same as the support given by the bi-pap.
Two units of blood have been ordered for Cathy. I kinda thought this was going to happen. They have been drawing a lot of blood the past few days.
2 comments:
I pray that the " touch of pneumonia" turns out to be a false diagnosis.
Fall is in MN ... soon it will be Cathy's favorite time of year.
Hi Sweetie,
I hope that the ventillator has provided some much needed rest and I pray that your fever, headaches and ANY and All infections disappear overnight!
May the next few days find you strolling the halls, flashing all the cute attendings! (Sorry, David, but I just wanted to get a giggle out of our girl!)
Keep your eyes on the Big Guy. He can see you through this.
I love you so much!
XOXOXOXO
BonBon
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