Virginia and Mom's Visit - May 25th 2:40pm

Mom and Virginia spoke with the Intensivist Dr Arcot, earlier and said that although the condition was unchanged we might need to make a decision about dialysis and a trachiotomy.

The nephrologist, Dr. Patel, stopped in to see them this afternoon and said there would not be any need for dialysis at this time. He also said not to get caught up in the numbers for the BUN and Creatinine as there are many other factors in considering dialysis.

Dad's Creatinine level did drop today from 4.11 to 3.2. His BUN -147 (Blood Urea Nitrogen) was high. Dad's Potassium was low, not necessarily an indicator of any problem.

Dad's vitals continue to be stable at
HR - 79
BP - 169/70
SAT - 93

Ventilator - running @ 45%
- breaths per minute @ 20
- peep @ 10

They did say his WB count was elevating from 14,000 to 16,000 requiring the need to use protective gloves, mask and gown. ;-(

Vivian...