So far so good up on the unit. Last night they increased Mom's oxygen to five liters from the two she was on earlier in the day. Her O2 sats have increased to 96-98%. They also added a humidifier to the oxygen since it can be very drying to the inside of the nose and air passages. Her color is so much better today compared to yesterday.
Dad said she had a good night last night. Dad was here when the doctor came to see her this morning. I'm not sure which one it was, but they read her the riot act about coughing and deep breathing. If she doesn't, she will more than likely develop pneumonia. We don't want this at all. Anita, her nurse today, told me that her latest chest x-ray didn't show any pneumonia on it...let's keep it that way.
Her pain seems to be a little better. She was up sitting in a chair today when I got here. Dad said she had been up for about two hours. She was getting tired so we got her back in bed. She gets up and down just fine, all things considered. She got a little cat nap in after lunch which was what she needed. Also, to help with her pain, they started her in a Fentanyl patch, in addition to the Morphine PCA.
That's all we know so far today. We want to thank you all for your continued well-wishes and prayers.
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Thanks for these update. I'm so glad things are going the right way. Prayers do work!!
ReplyDeletePastor Kent
Thanks, Kent! I'm glad to do them. I know there are many people who love and care about her. Thanks again for EVERYTHING you have done for us.
ReplyDeleteJenny....I really appreciate you taking the time to keep us posted. Sure wish I could find a card for your mom that said "Cough! Cough!" That is hard for patients to do, especially when it hurts. Praying for all of you.
ReplyDeleteDavid & Sandra G.