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We have been here at Mayo for two weeks! Six nights in the ICU! Now on on floor six Domitello (hope I spelled that right). We almost lost my dad last Wednesday when our local hospital failed to tell us for 24 hours after they knew that he was septic and had MRSA in his joints. We fought to have him moved knowing that they could not handle his situation. Dad is non weight bearing on both legs so now that the infection is under control we are dealing with bed sores and the fact he more than likely won't walk for a year. Any advice would be great. They want him transferred to acute level 1 care and we really don't have a clue. They put in a pic line and he will be on antibiotics for at least six weeks 🙁 ICU trama is real for us and him. We have been living in an Airbnb for two weeks (my mom and I). Just looking for supportband advice!
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Melissa, This was postd 7 hrs ago.
Breaking it Down: Post Intensive Care Syndrome Wrap Up
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/pics/newsfeed/breaking-it-down-post-intensive-care-syndrome-wrap-up/
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Melissa, You and your mother are to be commended for your determination in getting your dad to top level care. He is fortunate to have you at his side, and you and your mom are fortunate to have each other. That is a major blessing for you to be thankful for.
When I was transferred to ICU in an emergency situation, the medicl care team was focused on one thing only - to keep me alive. I was not even aware of all that was going on. My husband and sons, however, were living in each moment faced with strange medical equipment, medical terminology, and very real possibility of the dreaded outcome. It was hour-by-hour, day-by-day for them and it sounds to me like that is what you are going through now.
Now that he is moving out of ICU, talk to the doctor and the nurses. We found that by talking to my care team, and asking questions, that we were able to understand the whats and the whys of what was happening.
I'll be in touch later.