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Leif's nurse came in and told us that she doesn't have to draw labs to send for blood typing (to ID proteins responsible for transfusion reactions), because the cultures came back with a definite ID of the microbe that the doctors now believe is causing his fevers. So they might change up his antibiotics, although he's getting pretty broad spectrum coverage already. Concern about transfusion reactions is off the table for now. Leif got a good nap this afternoon, and had an appetite for dinner -- salmon with miso sauce, carrots, and lemon meringue pie.
His fever popped up for a bit this afternoon, but is back down now. His pain levels are less, and he's feeling better, although his heart rate still gets into the low triple digits when he moves around much. His facial hair, which had grown in nicely, started falling out in earnest a couple of hours ago.
Good night to all, and we both wish you a happy 2013.
Leif's nurse came in and told us that she doesn't have to draw labs to send for blood typing (to ID proteins responsible for transfusion reactions), because the cultures came back with a definite ID of the microbe that the doctors now believe is causing his fevers. So they might change up his antibiotics, although he's getting pretty broad spectrum coverage already. Concern about transfusion reactions is off the table for now. Leif got a good nap this afternoon, and had an appetite for dinner -- salmon with miso sauce, carrots, and lemon meringue pie.
His fever popped up for a bit this afternoon, but is back down now. His pain levels are less, and he's feeling better, although his heart rate still gets into the low triple digits when he moves around much. His facial hair, which had grown in nicely, started falling out in earnest a couple of hours ago.
Good night to all, and we both wish you a happy 2013.
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