6/14/09 update

Melinda had a really good night and all her vitals were stable. Melinda continues to have a fever and is given Tylenol to bring it down. Melinda's 3rd test came back positive and concludes she has an internal bleed. This will be addressed tomorrow with Dr. Huff. Melinda's hemoglobin dropped to 8.5 and Dr. Britt ordered 2 pints of blood. Melinda received her 2 pints of blood and continues her antibiotics for her pneumonia and staph infection. The culture came back that Melinda received the staph infection from her picc line in her arm. When the bodies immune system is low you are more susceptible to infections. Melinda's chest x-ray showed no changes but is stable. Around 8:00 this evening Melinda was finished with her 2nd pint of blood and she was getting some good color in her face. Melinda starting opening her eyes and was more alert. I was talking to her and she smiled and she watched a little t.v. At 10:00 Melinda was given her sleep medicine and was resting peacefully. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.