Susette's third chemo therapy treatment went well with few problems. There was one issue, however, where the nurse forgot to dilute one of he chemo drugs with saline. Susette was sleeping when the nurse came over and added an IV of the final drug for her day's treatment. About a minute into the drug, Susette woke up saying, "my veins are burning." i ran and got the nurse who realized that she was supposed to dilute the drug with saline solution because it is too strong for direct IV. She didn't admit her mistake and fumbled about "suggesting" that saline would make it better. The nurse then grabbed a hot compress to put on her arm where the IV was going and the veins were hurting. That made it worse and she returned in a few minutes with a cold compress -- which felt better.
It just accentuated to me how easily problems can occur in this process. Way too often the suffering that occurs with cancer patients happens as a result of the misadministration of treatment.
Please keep her in prayer.
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- Bill Manassero
- Sing to God, sing praise to his name, extol him who rides on the clouds — his name is the LORD and rejoice before him. A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows,is God in his holy dwelling. Psalm 68:4-5
3 comments:
Dear Bill and Susette,
My prayers are with you Bill for this reason. An astute advocate is as essential for Susette as the medical treatment...may the Holy Spirit glow brightly within you and all Susettes caretakers, so that she can remain in peaceful, prayerful repose and focus on her health returning.
Grace and blessings, martha
I'm so sorry to hear that.
Please tell Susette I miss her and I'm praying for her almost everyday. And I've been fasting about once a week for her and a few other friends with cancer.
Carol
Praying, Bill... praying. Haiti is not the same without your family!!!!!!
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