October 18, 2010

Just as we anticipated,putting off a blood transfusion for a patient who's levels are clearly declining is NOT a good decision!  Last night Pop Pop had a nose bleed and this morning he awoke with very little energy at all.  He canceled his appointment at Rex (not surprisingly) and went to UNC where he learned that he was in need of ...

1. 2 pints of blood (blood transfusion)
2. Potassium (potassium infusion)
3. Platelets (platelet transfusion)
4. Magnesium
5. Phosphate

(I will spare you my personal ranting and raving about how I feel about this entire situation.)

Needless to say, Nana & Pop Pop both had a LONG day!  After spending the entire day at the hospital, I am happy to report that  both patient and nurse are at home ...exhausted.

my poor daddy!