She had the TAVR and unplanned pacemaker on the 9th. Home late afternoon the 10th. Things went well with various friends, her aide, home health checks. I stayed several nights but had days free. We planned her to be alone after this weekend. Her mobility was its usual level, except for the arm use restriction. And then….She got a fever 101.7 on Friday, throughout the day. I was not informed until 5 pm.
Home PT was doing intake and paged the dr. He never replied. Their nurse on call weighed in and said she needed eval. So I took her back to big city hospital where it was done. By the time we arrived the temp was down and had stayed down. But she’s still there, they have run all the tests and so far good. They are awaiting blood culture results. Not sure if she’ll be discharged today or not. PT has been in her room so I’m glad someone has eyes on that.
Home PT was ok w her mobility but that was before she’d been readmitted.
Going up today, after a miserable night on one of those “sleeping “ recliners and a day at bedside. I’m on the fence as to whether I want her home or back at rehab. If she can get around like was was I can deal with home.
Ive remained hyper vigilant about watching for delirium due to my experience with my mother. So far so good.
Please don't forget that.