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Al Is In Our Prayers
Linda;
Al and you are both in our prayers. I am fully aware of where you are - and almost wish the hema/onc would admit Earl to the hospital. He had 2 units of PRBC's and one large bag of platelets on Friday - and when we had his blood draw this AM - his Hgb was already down to 6.3
If this ever happens to you again - turn Al on his left side so that there will be less chance of the emesis (vomit) getting into his lungs and causing more problems. Also - elevate his legs with a couple of bed pillows and warm compress to the forehead. Warm dialates the blood vessels and gets the blood to the brain faster. Of course, if he has a fever, you would want to use a cold compress for better results. but that is only if he has not fainted.
Needless to say, you are both in our thoughts and prayers.
(((HUGS)))
Beth
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Beth - R.N., B.S.N and wife of recently diagnosed husband who has been classified at stage 4 MDS  . and I can't help the one I love the most.
Last edited by milliken2 : Mon Aug 13, 2012 at 06:30 PM.
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