UPDATE FRIDAY, 1/20/06, Infection
We had a scare this afternoon. As reported in the 1/19/06 update, Hawk had an office visit with Dr. K on Thursday. Hawk had a sinus infection. Dr. K prescribed an antibiotic. He stated that Hawk needed to have a blood culture workup to insure that there were no other more serious infections that the antibiotic might cover up. It would probably take 3-4 days for the culture to grow to complete the test, but there would be a preliminary test result on Friday.
Lindy got a call today that there was a staph infection and that Hawk needed to be bought into the Dr.'s office immediately. Hawk, Lindy, and both sets of grandparents were soon at Dr. K's office. Since the access tube had been removed that morning following radiation, the first thing that had to be done was a new access tube inserted in the port catheter. Blood was drawn and we were told to be prepared to admit Hawk in the hospital by the nurse.
Dr. K came in the exam room later with the preliminary test results. The blood counts looked good. Hawk was in a great mood with no fever. Dr. K explained that when the blood was drawn on Thursday from the access tube, that had been in place since Monday of this week, the staph germ probably had been picked up from the tube. Hawk was given an antibiotic via the access tube as a safety measure and allowed to go home. We were coached to monitor his temperature and notify the office if it went above 101 degF.
Because of his low immunity, we were told to limit Hawk's exposure to only 3-4 people and to stay away from sick individuals, especially children.
We thank all of you that became aware of these developments this afternoon and immediately offered prayers for Hawk and his extended family. You are wonderful.
NOTE: I received an email that prayers were being offered for Hawk in Sri Lanka. It is amazing to us all the prayer warriors that are praying for Hawk in some many locations.
May the Lord continue to Bless all of you, as you are Blessing our family.
We had a scare this afternoon. As reported in the 1/19/06 update, Hawk had an office visit with Dr. K on Thursday. Hawk had a sinus infection. Dr. K prescribed an antibiotic. He stated that Hawk needed to have a blood culture workup to insure that there were no other more serious infections that the antibiotic might cover up. It would probably take 3-4 days for the culture to grow to complete the test, but there would be a preliminary test result on Friday.
Lindy got a call today that there was a staph infection and that Hawk needed to be bought into the Dr.'s office immediately. Hawk, Lindy, and both sets of grandparents were soon at Dr. K's office. Since the access tube had been removed that morning following radiation, the first thing that had to be done was a new access tube inserted in the port catheter. Blood was drawn and we were told to be prepared to admit Hawk in the hospital by the nurse.
Dr. K came in the exam room later with the preliminary test results. The blood counts looked good. Hawk was in a great mood with no fever. Dr. K explained that when the blood was drawn on Thursday from the access tube, that had been in place since Monday of this week, the staph germ probably had been picked up from the tube. Hawk was given an antibiotic via the access tube as a safety measure and allowed to go home. We were coached to monitor his temperature and notify the office if it went above 101 degF.
Because of his low immunity, we were told to limit Hawk's exposure to only 3-4 people and to stay away from sick individuals, especially children.
We thank all of you that became aware of these developments this afternoon and immediately offered prayers for Hawk and his extended family. You are wonderful.
NOTE: I received an email that prayers were being offered for Hawk in Sri Lanka. It is amazing to us all the prayer warriors that are praying for Hawk in some many locations.
May the Lord continue to Bless all of you, as you are Blessing our family.
posted by Ken (Pa) McPeak at 5:12 PM
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