We've had another briefing session with the doctors this morning. Again it was emphasized that everything is maxed out, no more tricks in the cupboard. But Kay is just holding in there. Her O2 saturation is hovering around 93%, but her CO2 levels are too high. Also they are using very high pressures to ventilate her which increases the risk of exploding a lung, a terminal event.
However, the CRP is lower and they said that, with some imagination, her chest xray looks a fraction better than yesterday. But at least not worse. We're still forced to find solice in counting the absence of negatives. They have decided that from now on they are going to accept 'worse' numbers for her O2 saturation and CO2 levels. They said that patients with an O2 saturation of 87% or CO2 about 10 are not necessarily harmed by these levels.
The goal remains to buy time. I hope that the dropping CRP and imaginary improvements in her chest xray can be converted into a real improvement in her lungs.
Having people around us is helping enormously to get us through the day. Yesterday we were supported by friends and family. Today we have a few friends here. Everything helps.
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Hang in there Rob,
ReplyDeleteWe're all still here - even if we can't be physically present in the hospital (I don't think your other readers will mind me saying this!).
Keep holding onto those positives - Kay needs every bit of positivity around here right now.
I can't believe quite how you and Marion are managing to hold up - this is such a dreadful roller-coaster. But you are managing - you are amazing.
FIGHT KAY! FIGHT!
With love
Linda xxx
We have heard from aunty Jane and Uncle Richard .They send their love and are willing Kay to fight those bugs. The vicar came yesterday and spent a couple of hours talking computers with Dad..lovely man. You have our love as always.Mum and Dad and also proud to be called Granny and Grandpa. Big hugs, Kay.
ReplyDeleteCalling Golf. Kilo. Alpha. Yankee Hotel. Happy landings from Gran and Grandpa.
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