Sunday, May 18, 2008

Kim-still in ICU

We didnt update last night, too tired. Talked to the nurse this morning, her CO2 level is up, which means her lung function is still not good. They changed the c-pap a little and started putting medicine through the c-pap to try to break up the fluid. She is still real groggy, probably due to the low O2 levels. Her blood pressure is still not stable so that is another big issue. It dropped again, so more blood pressure medicine. It sound like her renal functions are doing better, so thats a good sign.

Yesterday, while Deb was with Kim, we were told Kim is now MRSA positive. When Deb called to let me know, there was some consternation and mild panic, since I had no clue what that meant for Kim and our family, since she is living with us. After talking to the Doc and a good friend that is familiar with dealing with MRSA, reasoning was restored. We just have to be religious about our hygene around here. We cant share cups, not eat after each other and so on, and frequent hand washing. ALso if we get a cold, or infected cut then we have to let doctors know we were exposed to MRSA.

Off to church now, then a big day in the yard and garden. We will update tonight if possible.

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