Tube Out! Vital Signs Stable!
Big news!
When Mom's tube came out last Monday, she was not able to maintain stable vital signs for even an hour.
When her tube came out today, she was able to maintain stable vital signs for the remaining 2 1/2 hours of the visiting period. This is a big step forward. Every hour going forward, with stable vital signs, is a further good sign.
When the tube came out, Mom was a bit goofy. Her doctor and nurse also noticed this yesterday. They attribute the goofiness to Atavan, and it's effects on older patients. Accordingly, they are taking her off Atavan. This means Mom will be somewhat uncomfortable and edgy over the next couple of days. Though uncomfortable for her, it will be reassuring for me to again see her mentally sharp, as she was last Monday.
When Mom's tube came out last Monday, she was not able to maintain stable vital signs for even an hour.
When her tube came out today, she was able to maintain stable vital signs for the remaining 2 1/2 hours of the visiting period. This is a big step forward. Every hour going forward, with stable vital signs, is a further good sign.
When the tube came out, Mom was a bit goofy. Her doctor and nurse also noticed this yesterday. They attribute the goofiness to Atavan, and it's effects on older patients. Accordingly, they are taking her off Atavan. This means Mom will be somewhat uncomfortable and edgy over the next couple of days. Though uncomfortable for her, it will be reassuring for me to again see her mentally sharp, as she was last Monday.
posted by gcotharn at 7:38 PM
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