Cindy had a difficult day on Thursday November 8th. Her blood pressure fluctuated a good part of the day. She also wasn’t getting enough oxygen and was not breathing on her own at all. While she was on dialysis, her blood pressure, and dialysis was canceled for the day.
A PICC (periphally inserted central catheter) is an IV that can be used for a long period of time. Cindy had one inserted today. It can be used for medications or for total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
The doctor tried to insert a feeding down her nasal passage. Unfortunately, the tube went into the hernia and curled in there. The doctor is hoping it will ‘snake’ it’s way out. The radiology team is going to try to put the tube where it needs to be. If that is unsuccessful, they will probably use the PICC line for feeding.
Rita called the ICU this morning to get an update on Cindy. They told her they couldn’t find her and asked if she was a patient. Then there was an “oh here she is”. Talk about freaking out!!! When they did find her, this morning’s status is ‘slight improvement’.
Can you spot Cindy in this picture? No cheating, Fran Pandolfo (that’s who you were then).
If you have a favorite picture or story of Cindy, please send it to me (or Rita) so we can all enjoy it.