M

6 minutes ago

Early this morning M went into respiratory failure. She rapidly destated and a PAC (prevent a code) team was called in. Her pulse ox dropped rapidly, her color was gone, she was limp and non-stop coughing. She was transferred to the ICU and intubated. They had to heavily sedate her because she was still coughing non-stop on the vent. Her white blood cells are high, which indicates infection. And her red is low so she is getting a blood transfusion. So, she cannot have open heart surgery in this condition. We just consented for a central line. Before they were able to start the procedure Mia destated again and had some atelectasis (lung collapse). She is stable again and they are attempting to put in the line. They have been unable to get her femoral artery so they are attempting her jugular, which has its own risks. The CT surgeon said she cannot have surgery in this condition. He needs to get her well before she can be a surgical candidate again. She will be intubated and in the ICU until then. Thank you for your prayers. Please keep them coming.