This morning Jack's blood pressure became erratic and the doctor's were very concerned about it. They were able to get it somewhat under control with additional medication but can only provide so much medicine for it. They will continue to monitor his blood pressure level regularly. He is also running a temperature which the doctors believe to be related his infection, but with his condition it doesn't always show up tests so they are giving him a different antibiotic to treat it.
Jack has been very aware and responsive today. He even was trying to mouth something to me when I came in the room. After a little back and forth the nurse was able to figure out he wanted a Wendy's Frosty :) (I thought he was saying "Frost"). Jack had to settle for some water from an oral swab. He was squeezing my hand very tightly today and did open his eyes a few times when he heard people he recognized.
Jack's fluid resuscitation (or fluid replacement) levels have also fluctuated. The doctors continue to vary how much hydration his is receiving but they noticed he was showing a little swelling in his legs so they need to make sure they keep a close eye on it.
They completed the first round of Campath overnight but it is too soon to see what kind of effect it may have had. The good news is that his white blood cell count continues to go lower and today it was actually the lowest it has been since he was admitted. He is scheduled to get another round of the medicine overnight tomorrow but the doctors are waiting for more test results before deciding whether or not to proceed. They said they will either use the same dose or a smaller dose but will not increase the dosage as they had originally planned.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
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