Thursday, May 11, 2023

INFECTION AND ANOTHER ROUGH DAY

 Last night Kristina's temperature spiked to 104, so she's feeling pretty miserable.  She's canceled visits today.

Shannon talked with her this morning and it sounds like this infection may ebb and flow for a few days -- so use the calendar but check in with either Kristina or Shannon before visiting.  

Shannon is bringing her some food (she hasn't eaten in 2 days now).  She knows she should eat, but nothing sounds good.  

At last report her Neutrophils are still at zero.  While consistent with her previous bouts, this is becoming a thing.  While the count needs to get to 500 before discharge, her body needs the immune system. 

More as things are known.   

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