Dad's Night Report - 05/17/2006 4:00pm and 9:00pm

Dad's Vitals at 4pm
HR: 89-94 bpm
BP: 164/71
SAT: 92-96%
Ventilator @ 70% Oxygen, peep (the pressure) @ 15 cm of H2O and the rate is 26 breaths/min

We spoke with the Intensivist, Dr. Arcot at 4pm and he mentioned the Nephrologist (kidney specialist) Dr. Patel said that based on his blood chemistries dad did not need any dialysis at this time. Dr. Arcot said dad's BUN was 93 (10-20 is normal) and the high creatine of 3.76 is an indication of renal problems and his inability to remove the toxins from his body. Dad has been receiving albumin to help him urinate and he has been putting out ~1400ml per 8 hour shift. The albumin also helps to elevate his blood pressure. His blood gases were also described as "real good". His nurse Rebecca said, "we are taking baby steps for improvment."

Dad was also given two units of blood today and more platelets yesterday. Dad's temperature was 101 at 4:30pm and the nurse attributed that to being strapped into the bed which covers his body almost completely.

We left Dad at 5:30pm to go to dinner with friends Bob and Joy from their old condo in New Smyrna. They treated us to a very nice dinner at an Italian restuarant in New Smyrna. We toasted to Dad and had lots of garlic, just like he would have done.


Dad's Vitals at 9:30pm (call in to nurse in the ICU)
HR - 119
BP - 123/72
Oxygenation level 93
Ventilator working @ 70% peep @ 15

He is maintaining a very good blood pressure and HR. He is developing small blisters on the prone postition just below the shoulders. One more on the right knee. They have all been covered with a special band-aid to help keep the blister low. His eyes are good as well.

Have a good night dad. Love you, Patrick and Vivian XXOO