Hubby's in the hospital with Sepsis

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tizzo

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Originally Posted by bionicarm
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What exactly are you waiting to see as far as test results? If it shows his WBC is back to normal, he'll be able to get out of bed?
Right, that's what I'm waiting to see... If his WBC is back to normal.
His wbc count was very low when admitted, didn't raise for 3 days (or so) then they gave him a shot to raise it and it did come up for 2 days. So they let him come home. They were still below "normal", but not critical. So, monday they "should" be normal. If they are...then he gets to the lawn. If not...then I'm running away!
 
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tizzo

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OK, I'm looking at the "met pan" (Metabolic Panel, Al Mc's proud of me here)
It's NOT the WBC that's still off, it's the RBC, hemoglobin, and hematocrit (whatever THAT is).
RBC count is supposed to be 4.7-6.1
Day 1 (in the hospital)was 4.05
2 was 3.69
3 was 3.42
4 was 3.18
5 was 3.32
and last day was 3.48
Still below norm when he came home, but showed improvement...
So, tomorrow morning, he should be normal...well, you know what I mean.
 
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tizzo

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Originally Posted by bionicarm
http:///forum/post/3119719
What exactly are you waiting to see as far as test results? If it shows his WBC is back to normal, he'll be able to get out of bed?
My apologies, I didn't notice your second sentence was a question...
Yes that and also so there's no more excuses to feel all weak and deathly...
 
scotts

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This is probably bad timing, but dear lord this has turned funny.
Tara, remember when you were wishing he would come home, well like I tell my daughter, be careful what you wishr for, you may get it.
 
d-man

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I'm glad to hear he's doing better I was about to cry as I read the start to all this (just read all of it) it sounded just like me as my kidneys failed but I bet they would have wanted to put him on dialysis just to "relive" the kidneys if it was close to failure
 
al mc

al mc

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Originally Posted by Tizzo
http:///forum/post/3119774
OK, I'm looking at the "met pan" (Metabolic Panel, Al Mc's proud of me here)
It's NOT the WBC that's still off, it's the RBC, hemoglobin, and hematocrit (whatever THAT is).
RBC count is supposed to be 4.7-6.1
Day 1 (in the hospital)was 4.05
2 was 3.69
3 was 3.42
4 was 3.18
5 was 3.32
and last day was 3.48
Still below norm when he came home, but showed improvement...
assesment of anemia (low red blood cell numbers). It
is expressed in percentages. I do not know people percentages
I am proud of you.
RBC..Red Blood cell count (How many oxygen carrying cells does he have)
Hemoglobin....Part of the red blood cell that actually carries oxygen
Hematocrit...Quick way to assess Red Cell and White Cell Count. It is usually
run on a drop of blood. The blood is placed in a tiny tube and
centrifuged. This separates the serum/plasma (liquid part of the
blood) from the cellular part. The cells fall into two distinct
'bands'...the red cell and white cells separate and you can get
a quick read on a determination if he is anemic I do not know the exact people HCT normal range...but probably you want to see about 40% red cells[/COLOR]
So, tomorrow morning, he should be normal...well, you know what I mean.

If these indices are all moving in the right direction he should be able to help around the house tomorrow......By the way, if he is over 6'2" and 220# I was not the one who suggested this
 
al mc

al mc

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Originally Posted by Tizzo
http:///forum/post/3119774
OK, I'm looking at the "met pan" (Metabolic Panel, Al Mc's proud of me here)
It's NOT the WBC that's still off, it's the RBC, hemoglobin, and hematocrit (whatever THAT is).
RBC count is supposed to be 4.7-6.1
Day 1 (in the hospital)was 4.05
2 was 3.69
3 was 3.42
4 was 3.18
5 was 3.32
and last day was 3.48
Still below norm when he came home, but showed improvement...
So, tomorrow morning, he should be normal...well, you know what I mean.
I am proud of you!!
RBC: Red Blood Cell (count). Expressed as a number

Hemoglobin: Part of the Red Cell that actually carries the oxygen
HCT: Hematocrit: This allows for a quick assessment of a number of things but for your purposes it is a quick check on his red cell number. You get this by centrifuging a small amount of blood. This separates the fluid part of the blood from the cell part. THe HCT refers to the percentage of red blood cells. I am not sure of the exact range in people but probably around 40%
It will be most important that these numbers are rising towards normal on the tests tomorrow. Even if they are not perfectly normal he can probably help around the house. But you did not here that from me if he is over 6'2" and 225#
 
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tizzo

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Haha! I'm gonna tell him that too...
"My doc friend, the one in Deleware, said you can get off your big ol' butt and..."
really that's all he'd hear anyway.
Scotts, did I really wish that? Oh I remember, but that was because it was hard to run from hospital to home every night!
I guess in that respect it's easier, lol.
I'll keep you guys posted on tomorrows results... I KNOW you care.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by Tizzo
http:///forum/post/3119889
Haha! I'm gonna tell him that too...
"My doc friend, the one in Deleware, said you can get off your big ol' butt and..."
really that's all he'd hear anyway.
Scotts, did I really wish that? Oh I remember, but that was because it was hard to run from hospital to home every night!
I guess in that respect it's easier, lol.
I'll keep you guys posted on tomorrows results... I KNOW you care.
be waiting
 
lovethesea

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Originally Posted by Tizzo
http:///forum/post/3119786
Yes that and also so there's no more excuses to feel all weak and deathly...

he may pull this card from time to time..........we will see. Hmmmm...tell him to clean the gutters in the fall and see whatcha get.
 
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tizzo

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Well, the blood part of the panel came back normal, but something called creatinine was high. High enough that the doc put him on an iv drip all day.
It's like watching a reefer, they don't find the cause, they just put in more...anyway it's supposed to indicate failing kidneys, least that's what the gastro doc told him.
But other than that... I sent him grocery shopping! That's a big deal.
 
al mc

al mc

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Originally Posted by Tizzo
http:///forum/post/3120697
Well, the blood part of the panel came back normal, but something called creatinine was high. High enough that the doc put him on an iv drip all day.
It's like watching a reefer, they don't find the cause, they just put in more...anyway it's supposed to indicate failing kidneys, least that's what the gastro doc told him.
But other than that... I sent him grocery shopping! That's a big deal.

Creatnine..How high?
Other things that might be part of the blood work that pertains to the kidneys...BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) and phosphorus. If they treated him as an outpatient they probably feel that his renal function is stable. When will they check the creatnine again?
good news on the blood counts.
 
scotts

scotts

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Originally Posted by Tizzo
http:///forum/post/3120697
I sent him grocery shopping! That's a big deal.

Did you print out a list for him with pictures of what you want him to buy? (Not sure if you get that commercial back there or not, but it is funny)
 
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tizzo

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Al mc creatinine was only .1 high. I think that's what he said.
Bun was normal I think.
Scotts I do remember that, vaguely though...
But I don't have to worry about stuff lik that, I send him for one single item and he brings home 6 bags of crap! Lol.
I always know there's gonna be a problem when he goes in for 1 thing... Then grabs a cart.
 
bionicarm

bionicarm

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Originally Posted by Tizzo
http:///forum/post/3120697
Well, the blood part of the panel came back normal, but something called creatinine was high. High enough that the doc put him on an iv drip all day.
It's like watching a reefer, they don't find the cause, they just put in more...anyway it's supposed to indicate failing kidneys, least that's what the gastro doc told him.
But other than that... I sent him grocery shopping! That's a big deal.

A .1 elevation to HIS standard could be something as simple as dehydration, kidney stones, or a bacterial infection of the kidneys. Creatinine levels can also go up on a person who is diabetic.
 
salt210

salt210

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Originally Posted by bionicarm
http:///forum/post/3121863
A .1 elevation to HIS standard could be something as simple as dehydration, kidney stones, or a bacterial infection of the kidneys. Creatinine levels can also go up on a person who is diabetic.
what are you?
 
al mc

al mc

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Originally Posted by Tizzo
http:///forum/post/3121556
Al mc creatinine was only .1 high. I think that's what he said.
Bun was normal I think.
Scotts I do remember that, vaguely though...
But I don't have to worry about stuff lik that, I send him for one single item and he brings home 6 bags of crap! Lol.
I always know there's gonna be a problem when he goes in for 1 thing... Then grabs a cart.

As Bionocarm indicated if it was 'only' 0.1 elevated with no change in BUN and phosphorus....IF he were a dog or cat patient
with what he has been through recently I would not be worried. Al
 
bionicarm

bionicarm

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Originally Posted by salt210
http:///forum/post/3121890
what are you?
The husband of a wife whose been an ICU RN for almost 30 years. She's seen more patients like Tizzo's husband than you want to imagine. She probably has more medical experience than most doctors, yet gets half the respect and even less of the pay.
 
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tizzo

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Thanks bionic, and Al. And tell your wife thanks.
They gave him iv fluids then tried to call him back for another bag and he refused to gp back in.
He didn't think it was to big of a deal either, as he also works in hospitals and can get the scoop on all that stuff.
And thanks Socal.
 
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