Alan has been moved to the Transitional PACU. This is like a step above a regular floor but a step below ICU. Dr. Wise One (Fournier) sends his patients here for 3-4 days because they have specific protocols for dealing with HIPEC patients that are more than a normal floor can handle.
There are five patients in our unit, with three nurses. Two of the patients are Dr. Wise One! Another I would ask you to work for patient J who had his second craniotomy for metastatic melanoma. I had the pleasure of speaking with his daughter yesterday in the waiting area and now we are here in the TPACU together!
The goals for today:
- Standing 5 times
- Walking a few steps 5 times
- Sitting up in the chair most of the day (doesn't have to be awake)
- Breathing exercises - two things 10 times an hour each!
- Pain management
He's been in the chair since about 6:30! He's doing awesome! He's stood twice, once to get in the chair and once since! So fabulous progress.
Please continue to keep the above in your prayers as well as no complications, like infections at the drain sites or incision.
I'll try to update once or twice a day.
- Mel
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