Monday, March 21, 2011

Buoy - nautical navigation and/or life preserving aid

NOAA / PMEL / TAO Project Office
All the tests yesterday came back negative for pulmonary embolus, which is very good news!  They have decided to continue the drug therapy and not move on to more invasive measures at this time.  The infection in Pete's abdomen seems to be under control and as long as things continue to improve Pete's last day of IV antibiotics will be April 13. With the transfer to a more private room on a quieter floor and getting his meds sorted out, Pete is sleeping better and finally slept through the night last night!

Pete continues to see PT and OT everyday, however his lack of sleep and low energy have limited his rehab routine.  He has been sitting and standing up everyday, but so far has not been able to go for any walks.

Pete's dialysis treatment has been changed to HD once every 48 hours, which means that after he finishes his treatment today he will have a full day off of treatment.  Today Pete will also be receiving two units of blood; the doctors think that the infection has impaired his production of red blood cells, but now that the infection is under control it should return to normal soon.  Hopefully, the transfusion will give Pete the energy boost he has been needing.

Thank you for your support, visits and well wishes that continue to buoy us along the way!
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  1. Rooster6:31 PM

    Hi Pete! It's so good to hear you're getting some rest. David said he had a really nice visit with you last week and I'm super jealous I didn't get to come too. But didn't want to risk introducing my cold germs. It sounds like you're doing much better and working your way up to short walks. I could insert a tasteless gown joke here, but I'll leave it for the next comment. :) We'll come and visit soon.

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