We Need Some Sleep!

Clare had a rough night last night. Due to the amount of balloon dilations done and dye contrast used in her body during the cath, the doctors were concerned about her having a fever or having some kidney issues from the dye. She was kept on Heparin, antibiotics, and Tylenol throughout the night. However, it was obvious that Clare did not feel well and in the wee hours of the morning, she starting getting feverish and her heart rate was very high (180-200). The doctors decided to go ahead and give Clare a blood transfusion. She finally got a transfusion from 5-9 am this morning. Because of Clare's fever and the transfusion, the nurse came in every hour to check vitals, so neither Clare nor I got much sleep last night. This morning, we are waiting for Clare to have some blood work done to check her renal function and crit count again and a lung scan done to check her lungs post-cath. The transfusion was what she needed since her fever is gone and she is feeling much better. She is sleeping peacefully now. Clare is still scheduled to be discharged this afternoon, so we are looking forward to going home!