Anita is still in the hospital. Infection-fortunately not MRSA. they're trying to figure out what is the best antibiotic to use now. I think they're going to put in a PICC line (peripherally inserted central catherter) today. This is an IV catheter which is inserted in the upper arm area, and winds its way near the heart.
It's often used for long term antibiotic therapy, or for people who have hard to find veins. They have been having a lot of problems finding good veins to use. Also, it gets the antibiotic into the bloodstream faster, with less irritation to the veins. an update to this note: they're treating with cestriaxone (a relative of the commonly used keflex). i think it only comes in IV form, which is why the PICC line is needed.
Yours truly will have to administer the injections, taking me back to my college days when i worked in a hospital as a vampire (phlebotomist). Needles dont scare me at all-especially if i'm on the giving end!!!
(note to my sister the doc-it's a bacteria of the serratia family)
she is being released this afternoon
not to minimize this issue, but overall she is feeling much better this hospital stay, as the infection is not causing much pain.
P.S. you might note that one of the hospital volunteers was one of the commenters on the last post. can you believe that? it just goes to show that the level of care at this hospital is amazing
It was great seeing the both of you last night. .. prayers that all goes well and you can go back home today!
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