Thursday, May 18, 2006

CT Scheduled for 11:30

10:45 a.m.

- CT to determine if there is a need to move tube to another spot to drain fluids
- still hoping to perform tracheotomy before the weekend.
- Antibiotics are being altered as a result of blood work done.
- Bilirubin number is way too high (around 7 -- indicating possible problem with Gallbladder). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003479.htm
- White Blood Cell count is DOWN (34,000) which is GOOD
- Platelet count is UP (89,000), which is GOOD

2 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

We appreciate the updates. You must be exhausted---mentally and physically. We love you all and you are in our prayers. Thank God for good doctors, modern medicine, and other wonderful caregivers. Love, Donna and Charles

11:01 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Take care - we love ya! Thank you so much for keeping us updated. As always, you need anything - you call! Love to you all and Prayers your way always, Murph and Marcia

11:29 AM  

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