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My grandfather fell down my parent's basement stairs today... Cracked his head on the baseboard and lost consciousness. Diagnosis? Subdural Hematoma. Problem? His Coumadin. They're concerned about his bleeding, there's a lot of pressure in his brain and they've started him on potassium to counteract the Coumadin but now they're concerned about his risk of a stroke.

So, spent my night in the ER, explaining all of the medical terminology to my mother. She is definitely a computer person for a reason. The ER was super busy so on a few occasions I had to assist my grandfather with things that I think he would have preferred I didn't... He had an accident, so I helped him change. I kept an eye on the bleeding from his head and changed the linen behind him. Small things... but I much prefer being a nurse to other people's grandparent's instead of my own.

He was admitted to the ICU so my hubby took me out to get something to eat. And a scorpion bowl (or.. well... 3?) to make me feel a bit better. I was planning on writing my next chapter tonight but I don't think that's going to happen. I suppose it will have to wait until tomorrow. Luckily, I have the entire day off and a new bottle of Pino Grigio waiting for me!

Date: 2015-02-22 06:13 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elwarre.livejournal.com
I'm sorry to hear that about your grandfather, and hope the situation resolves smoothly for you. I had to google scorpion bowl, and that definitely sounds well-deserved.

Date: 2015-02-22 10:44 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lotrspnfangirl.livejournal.com
Ooh they are absolutely delicious!! But dangerous haha!

And thank you very much. He's already out of the ICU so we are hopeful he will be discharged sometime tomorrow!

Date: 2015-02-22 08:44 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nazarivega.livejournal.com
I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather and I hope that everything will work out the way its supposed to. I am praying for you and your family.

Date: 2015-02-22 10:44 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lotrspnfangirl.livejournal.com
Thank you so much! We are hoping he will be heading home tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

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