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Coughing and can't catch his breath
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thefrogprincess
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Have Mark read through my blog about my first IVs and PICC. I had Providence Home Infusion and they were great! I could call them in the middle of the night with questions and they did frequent dressing changes on me because I kept reacting to them. They were wonderful. I don't see any reason why Mark couldn't lift the kids with a PICC unless he has pain with it. I had one really bad night of pain but other than that I hardly noticed the thing was in.
UW did my first infusions of each of my antibiotics there to make sure I didn't have a reaction but other than that I was home the entire time. I was only at the hospital for about 3 hours to get the PICC placed, learn how to administer the meds, and do my infusions.
UW did my first infusions of each of my antibiotics there to make sure I didn't have a reaction but other than that I was home the entire time. I was only at the hospital for about 3 hours to get the PICC placed, learn how to administer the meds, and do my infusions.
thefrogprincess
New member
Have Mark read through my blog about my first IVs and PICC. I had Providence Home Infusion and they were great! I could call them in the middle of the night with questions and they did frequent dressing changes on me because I kept reacting to them. They were wonderful. I don't see any reason why Mark couldn't lift the kids with a PICC unless he has pain with it. I had one really bad night of pain but other than that I hardly noticed the thing was in.
UW did my first infusions of each of my antibiotics there to make sure I didn't have a reaction but other than that I was home the entire time. I was only at the hospital for about 3 hours to get the PICC placed, learn how to administer the meds, and do my infusions.
UW did my first infusions of each of my antibiotics there to make sure I didn't have a reaction but other than that I was home the entire time. I was only at the hospital for about 3 hours to get the PICC placed, learn how to administer the meds, and do my infusions.
thefrogprincess
New member
Have Mark read through my blog about my first IVs and PICC. I had Providence Home Infusion and they were great! I could call them in the middle of the night with questions and they did frequent dressing changes on me because I kept reacting to them. They were wonderful. I don't see any reason why Mark couldn't lift the kids with a PICC unless he has pain with it. I had one really bad night of pain but other than that I hardly noticed the thing was in.
UW did my first infusions of each of my antibiotics there to make sure I didn't have a reaction but other than that I was home the entire time. I was only at the hospital for about 3 hours to get the PICC placed, learn how to administer the meds, and do my infusions.
UW did my first infusions of each of my antibiotics there to make sure I didn't have a reaction but other than that I was home the entire time. I was only at the hospital for about 3 hours to get the PICC placed, learn how to administer the meds, and do my infusions.
thefrogprincess
New member
Have Mark read through my blog about my first IVs and PICC. I had Providence Home Infusion and they were great! I could call them in the middle of the night with questions and they did frequent dressing changes on me because I kept reacting to them. They were wonderful. I don't see any reason why Mark couldn't lift the kids with a PICC unless he has pain with it. I had one really bad night of pain but other than that I hardly noticed the thing was in.
UW did my first infusions of each of my antibiotics there to make sure I didn't have a reaction but other than that I was home the entire time. I was only at the hospital for about 3 hours to get the PICC placed, learn how to administer the meds, and do my infusions.
UW did my first infusions of each of my antibiotics there to make sure I didn't have a reaction but other than that I was home the entire time. I was only at the hospital for about 3 hours to get the PICC placed, learn how to administer the meds, and do my infusions.
thefrogprincess
New member
Have Mark read through my blog about my first IVs and PICC. I had Providence Home Infusion and they were great! I could call them in the middle of the night with questions and they did frequent dressing changes on me because I kept reacting to them. They were wonderful. I don't see any reason why Mark couldn't lift the kids with a PICC unless he has pain with it. I had one really bad night of pain but other than that I hardly noticed the thing was in.
UW did my first infusions of each of my antibiotics there to make sure I didn't have a reaction but other than that I was home the entire time. I was only at the hospital for about 3 hours to get the PICC placed, learn how to administer the meds, and do my infusions.
UW did my first infusions of each of my antibiotics there to make sure I didn't have a reaction but other than that I was home the entire time. I was only at the hospital for about 3 hours to get the PICC placed, learn how to administer the meds, and do my infusions.
I usually give it a week (unless I feel incredibly awful) or so to see if I can kick it, and then I start thinking about the IVs. I usually know whether it's a cough too deep and strong for me to kick myself or if it's a job for IVs. Basically, once I realize I'm in a situation that I can't get out of myself, I accept what needs to happen so that I can get better as soon as possible.
As far as the kids, I'm not sure, but do you have any family that could help during this time if Mark needs to go in? I think he would probably need to go in to the hospital to get the IVs started so they can make sure the levels are okay and the meds are the rights ones, no side effects, etc, etc.
Eventhough your veins are probably pretty strong since you haven't had IVs before, the IV meds can be very harsh on veins. Because of that, the midline (regular IV lines) can blow in a day or two after they go in, leading to more pokes then needed.
I hope you get over this crummy cough soon! Let us know how it all goes.
As far as the kids, I'm not sure, but do you have any family that could help during this time if Mark needs to go in? I think he would probably need to go in to the hospital to get the IVs started so they can make sure the levels are okay and the meds are the rights ones, no side effects, etc, etc.
Eventhough your veins are probably pretty strong since you haven't had IVs before, the IV meds can be very harsh on veins. Because of that, the midline (regular IV lines) can blow in a day or two after they go in, leading to more pokes then needed.
I hope you get over this crummy cough soon! Let us know how it all goes.
I usually give it a week (unless I feel incredibly awful) or so to see if I can kick it, and then I start thinking about the IVs. I usually know whether it's a cough too deep and strong for me to kick myself or if it's a job for IVs. Basically, once I realize I'm in a situation that I can't get out of myself, I accept what needs to happen so that I can get better as soon as possible.
As far as the kids, I'm not sure, but do you have any family that could help during this time if Mark needs to go in? I think he would probably need to go in to the hospital to get the IVs started so they can make sure the levels are okay and the meds are the rights ones, no side effects, etc, etc.
Eventhough your veins are probably pretty strong since you haven't had IVs before, the IV meds can be very harsh on veins. Because of that, the midline (regular IV lines) can blow in a day or two after they go in, leading to more pokes then needed.
I hope you get over this crummy cough soon! Let us know how it all goes.
As far as the kids, I'm not sure, but do you have any family that could help during this time if Mark needs to go in? I think he would probably need to go in to the hospital to get the IVs started so they can make sure the levels are okay and the meds are the rights ones, no side effects, etc, etc.
Eventhough your veins are probably pretty strong since you haven't had IVs before, the IV meds can be very harsh on veins. Because of that, the midline (regular IV lines) can blow in a day or two after they go in, leading to more pokes then needed.
I hope you get over this crummy cough soon! Let us know how it all goes.
I usually give it a week (unless I feel incredibly awful) or so to see if I can kick it, and then I start thinking about the IVs. I usually know whether it's a cough too deep and strong for me to kick myself or if it's a job for IVs. Basically, once I realize I'm in a situation that I can't get out of myself, I accept what needs to happen so that I can get better as soon as possible.
As far as the kids, I'm not sure, but do you have any family that could help during this time if Mark needs to go in? I think he would probably need to go in to the hospital to get the IVs started so they can make sure the levels are okay and the meds are the rights ones, no side effects, etc, etc.
Eventhough your veins are probably pretty strong since you haven't had IVs before, the IV meds can be very harsh on veins. Because of that, the midline (regular IV lines) can blow in a day or two after they go in, leading to more pokes then needed.
I hope you get over this crummy cough soon! Let us know how it all goes.
As far as the kids, I'm not sure, but do you have any family that could help during this time if Mark needs to go in? I think he would probably need to go in to the hospital to get the IVs started so they can make sure the levels are okay and the meds are the rights ones, no side effects, etc, etc.
Eventhough your veins are probably pretty strong since you haven't had IVs before, the IV meds can be very harsh on veins. Because of that, the midline (regular IV lines) can blow in a day or two after they go in, leading to more pokes then needed.
I hope you get over this crummy cough soon! Let us know how it all goes.
I usually give it a week (unless I feel incredibly awful) or so to see if I can kick it, and then I start thinking about the IVs. I usually know whether it's a cough too deep and strong for me to kick myself or if it's a job for IVs. Basically, once I realize I'm in a situation that I can't get out of myself, I accept what needs to happen so that I can get better as soon as possible.
As far as the kids, I'm not sure, but do you have any family that could help during this time if Mark needs to go in? I think he would probably need to go in to the hospital to get the IVs started so they can make sure the levels are okay and the meds are the rights ones, no side effects, etc, etc.
Eventhough your veins are probably pretty strong since you haven't had IVs before, the IV meds can be very harsh on veins. Because of that, the midline (regular IV lines) can blow in a day or two after they go in, leading to more pokes then needed.
I hope you get over this crummy cough soon! Let us know how it all goes.
As far as the kids, I'm not sure, but do you have any family that could help during this time if Mark needs to go in? I think he would probably need to go in to the hospital to get the IVs started so they can make sure the levels are okay and the meds are the rights ones, no side effects, etc, etc.
Eventhough your veins are probably pretty strong since you haven't had IVs before, the IV meds can be very harsh on veins. Because of that, the midline (regular IV lines) can blow in a day or two after they go in, leading to more pokes then needed.
I hope you get over this crummy cough soon! Let us know how it all goes.
I usually give it a week (unless I feel incredibly awful) or so to see if I can kick it, and then I start thinking about the IVs. I usually know whether it's a cough too deep and strong for me to kick myself or if it's a job for IVs. Basically, once I realize I'm in a situation that I can't get out of myself, I accept what needs to happen so that I can get better as soon as possible.
As far as the kids, I'm not sure, but do you have any family that could help during this time if Mark needs to go in? I think he would probably need to go in to the hospital to get the IVs started so they can make sure the levels are okay and the meds are the rights ones, no side effects, etc, etc.
Eventhough your veins are probably pretty strong since you haven't had IVs before, the IV meds can be very harsh on veins. Because of that, the midline (regular IV lines) can blow in a day or two after they go in, leading to more pokes then needed.
I hope you get over this crummy cough soon! Let us know how it all goes.
As far as the kids, I'm not sure, but do you have any family that could help during this time if Mark needs to go in? I think he would probably need to go in to the hospital to get the IVs started so they can make sure the levels are okay and the meds are the rights ones, no side effects, etc, etc.
Eventhough your veins are probably pretty strong since you haven't had IVs before, the IV meds can be very harsh on veins. Because of that, the midline (regular IV lines) can blow in a day or two after they go in, leading to more pokes then needed.
I hope you get over this crummy cough soon! Let us know how it all goes.
IV's are really great. I never had IV's until I was 25. Wish I had them sooner. Since he's never had them he should check into the hospital for a couple days. They will show him how to do the home IV's. Its a little scary at first but after doing it six times now, its really easy.
IV's are nothing to be scared or worried about. Since his health seems to be pretty good, he probably will only need them once or twice a year, if that. The reason I had to start taking them more often is because I can no longer inhale tobramycin.
I don't know if you mentioned it, but has Mark ever done TOBI nebs? Those work really well and would most likely keep him off IV's. If the staph is causing more of the problem though, he may need something else.
IV's are nothing to be scared or worried about. Since his health seems to be pretty good, he probably will only need them once or twice a year, if that. The reason I had to start taking them more often is because I can no longer inhale tobramycin.
I don't know if you mentioned it, but has Mark ever done TOBI nebs? Those work really well and would most likely keep him off IV's. If the staph is causing more of the problem though, he may need something else.
IV's are really great. I never had IV's until I was 25. Wish I had them sooner. Since he's never had them he should check into the hospital for a couple days. They will show him how to do the home IV's. Its a little scary at first but after doing it six times now, its really easy.
IV's are nothing to be scared or worried about. Since his health seems to be pretty good, he probably will only need them once or twice a year, if that. The reason I had to start taking them more often is because I can no longer inhale tobramycin.
I don't know if you mentioned it, but has Mark ever done TOBI nebs? Those work really well and would most likely keep him off IV's. If the staph is causing more of the problem though, he may need something else.
IV's are nothing to be scared or worried about. Since his health seems to be pretty good, he probably will only need them once or twice a year, if that. The reason I had to start taking them more often is because I can no longer inhale tobramycin.
I don't know if you mentioned it, but has Mark ever done TOBI nebs? Those work really well and would most likely keep him off IV's. If the staph is causing more of the problem though, he may need something else.
IV's are really great. I never had IV's until I was 25. Wish I had them sooner. Since he's never had them he should check into the hospital for a couple days. They will show him how to do the home IV's. Its a little scary at first but after doing it six times now, its really easy.
IV's are nothing to be scared or worried about. Since his health seems to be pretty good, he probably will only need them once or twice a year, if that. The reason I had to start taking them more often is because I can no longer inhale tobramycin.
I don't know if you mentioned it, but has Mark ever done TOBI nebs? Those work really well and would most likely keep him off IV's. If the staph is causing more of the problem though, he may need something else.
IV's are nothing to be scared or worried about. Since his health seems to be pretty good, he probably will only need them once or twice a year, if that. The reason I had to start taking them more often is because I can no longer inhale tobramycin.
I don't know if you mentioned it, but has Mark ever done TOBI nebs? Those work really well and would most likely keep him off IV's. If the staph is causing more of the problem though, he may need something else.
IV's are really great. I never had IV's until I was 25. Wish I had them sooner. Since he's never had them he should check into the hospital for a couple days. They will show him how to do the home IV's. Its a little scary at first but after doing it six times now, its really easy.
IV's are nothing to be scared or worried about. Since his health seems to be pretty good, he probably will only need them once or twice a year, if that. The reason I had to start taking them more often is because I can no longer inhale tobramycin.
I don't know if you mentioned it, but has Mark ever done TOBI nebs? Those work really well and would most likely keep him off IV's. If the staph is causing more of the problem though, he may need something else.
IV's are nothing to be scared or worried about. Since his health seems to be pretty good, he probably will only need them once or twice a year, if that. The reason I had to start taking them more often is because I can no longer inhale tobramycin.
I don't know if you mentioned it, but has Mark ever done TOBI nebs? Those work really well and would most likely keep him off IV's. If the staph is causing more of the problem though, he may need something else.
IV's are really great. I never had IV's until I was 25. Wish I had them sooner. Since he's never had them he should check into the hospital for a couple days. They will show him how to do the home IV's. Its a little scary at first but after doing it six times now, its really easy.
IV's are nothing to be scared or worried about. Since his health seems to be pretty good, he probably will only need them once or twice a year, if that. The reason I had to start taking them more often is because I can no longer inhale tobramycin.
I don't know if you mentioned it, but has Mark ever done TOBI nebs? Those work really well and would most likely keep him off IV's. If the staph is causing more of the problem though, he may need something else.
IV's are nothing to be scared or worried about. Since his health seems to be pretty good, he probably will only need them once or twice a year, if that. The reason I had to start taking them more often is because I can no longer inhale tobramycin.
I don't know if you mentioned it, but has Mark ever done TOBI nebs? Those work really well and would most likely keep him off IV's. If the staph is causing more of the problem though, he may need something else.