A new wheel chair arrived this week. It’s was custom sized for Kev – it’s narrower, has better torso support with wrap-around sides and my favorite feature - much lighter than the previous one.Kev gets two separate antibiotics, Merrem given every eight hours and Amikacin every 24 hours, administered intravenously through his CVC port in his arm. Each dose is self-contained in a single serving package. The drug is stored in an elastic bladder with positive pressure, wrapped in a puncture resistant cover. There’s no pump and no need to even elevate to get it to flow. A simple easy-turn connection gets it started and when complete, the entire package gets thrown away. It’s set up so easy, they have me doing it. (of course it took up an entire shelf in the frig when they delivered it)
Wednesday we go back to MDA to speak with the Dr from Targeted Therapy (experimental trials). We should get the spine MRI results and discuss if they have anything to offer in ways of treatment.
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I hope all the great meds are helping Kevin feel better! Glad to hear he got a better ride. Hope to be able to visit soon.
Ahhh - yes...those look familiar! We affectionately referred to those as "the bombs"...they made all feel better ;)
Hey uncle Kevin it's Travis I hope your feeling OK!
Dear Kevin and Deneen,
We are as always impresssed, but not surprised, by your hi-tech operations, you have been on the cutting edge of medical developments from the beginning so getting the latest inventions for the delivery of treatment and Kev's transportation is the natural next step and very cool! Hope all the new toys are meeting expectations and Kevin's needs and that the medical team is thinking hard and creatively on the best next plan of action. Looking forward to seeing you next week! love, Michelle
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