Bill is sedated for two reasons. First, it helps keep the blood pressure down. Second, he has a breathing tube so sedation keeps him from reacting to the irritation.
He also has a "regular" IV, and a central line (through the coratid artery), and an "A-line" which gives constant feedback on the blood pressure. A feeding tube was inserted on Tuesday, and some "oral" meds are occasionally given through it.
Dr. Clark from the stroke unit came by and explained an investigational study that is going on. and of course he asked to include BilI in the study.
In cases of hemorrhage or brain bleed they are looking to use chelation to grab the extra iron from the brain blood and flush it out to the
bloodstream.
They don't want extra iron left because that damages the brain. It basically causes rust in the brain.
Legacy of Federal Control
3 years ago
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