The doctors have identified a likely culprit: uremia. Because of
impaired kidney function, she has high urea levels in her blood. This
can deactivate platelets, causing unusual bleeding, and can also make
her extremely drowsy and out of it. The doctors are optimistic that by
doing some short-term dialysis, they can reduce the urea and solve both
her bleeding and her consciousness issues, allowing them to take her off
the ventilator and get her reactivated on the liver transplant list
soon.
Fantastic! Thank you for update.
ReplyDeleteThank you, brotherman! <3
DeleteRelieved the doctors have troubleshooted the issues... and are working to improve Geri's condition. Hopefully this will allow her stability and time for them to find that liver she needs.
ReplyDeletePrayers and hugs that there will be good news and a turn around soon.
We want to see Geri home with you and her family for Christmas. <3
godspeed to you all John.
Thank you, Chris! <3
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