Date: Sunday, November 8, 2009, 7:17 PM
Timna was about the same this morning except her temp had dropped below 103f. Not much below. She had very slight Kidney improvement. Timna's temp didn't stay down. Around noon it was back up to 39.6c 103.3f. Her pulse has been rapid with occasional missed beats throughout the day. Now down slightly at 110. This afternoon she began fighting the respirator more so they have given her a mild sedative. this evening she received more of that ativan fentanyl cocktail to help her stop fighting the ventilator which though set at 22 she has been pushing the breath rate above 30 for most of the day. Some close friends and family came by today and the nurse wanted to deny visiting because visitors seem to excite Timna's breath rate further. I intervened for short visits. The hospital already has a two at a time if 18 or older policy in place due to the propensity of influenza at this time. Thank you all for praying. Please continue to do so. Update Monday 11/09 |
Doctors are making their rounds right now. Group of white coats at Timna's door.
9:02 Eastern
Dr. Sethi (This weeks head ICU resident) gave me some very encouraging news. Timna is now strong enough for dialysis! Hallelujah. 9:20 EST
Dialysis will be scheduled with the kidney specialist. I'm not sure how soon that will be since they will have to give her a larger blood portal first.
Blood Pressure 145/55. (I don't know if they are still giving her something to raise it or if it's on her own. Forgot to ask.)
They are still keeping her mildly sedated.
Her Temperature has fallen below 103f again.
Please keep her in your prayers.
It's hard when every brainstorm results in a power failure.
- Lee Peterman
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