Mitch had been pretty lucky to date, at fending off infections, even during very low immunity.
Saturday however, we watch his temp go from 37 up to 39.4 degrees. At a sustained 38 the hospital like you to call. So at around 4 o'clock I gave them a buzz and was told "better to be safe than sorry" and to come in. So we packed up and headed into Emergency.
The ER team took the usual obs - pulse, blood pressure and temperature and then accessed his port and took some blood. At around 6.30pm they gave him his first dose of antibiotics and some anti-nausea meds.
By 7.30pm we were admitted and moved up to the ward. Another blood transfusion, more antibiotics, etc., etc.
Sunday morning was yuck, chuck and teary (Mitch too). His temperature was down but a sore tummy and nausea meant a horrid morning. More antibiotics, Panadol, anti-nausea meds and platelets at about lunch time ....Mmmm tasty.
Lisa and I did the tag team at about 2pm just after the (3rd) doctor told us he'd be in until at least Thursday. They insist he have at least 24hrs fever free and off antibiotics beore being released.
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