There have been no real changes in dad's condition today. The doctors came around today and told us that his recent CT scan showed some continued swelling. He is still unconscious.
The doctor's decided to remove the "cooling" IV today. They thought there might be some infection in it because he has been having a continuing temperature. They had planned to replace it with a PICC line (an IV that is placed into the heart). Prior to inserting the PICC line, they did an ultrasound to make sure all was going to be okay. They ended up finding some blood clots. They can't really can't give him any blood thinners because that would be harmful to the brain. They ended up putting in two shorter PICC-like IV lines.
It is just a waiting game now. Tough but that is all we can do now.
Julie
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Dear Albiston Family,
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you at this very hard time. Just remember Heavenly Father is there to watch over Gary and to comfort you all. In the end all will be well and life will go on.
all my love,
Mary