Zina Perry
Member
- Joined
- Jan 5, 2008
- Messages
- 29
- Reason
- Loved one DX
- Diagnosis
- 12/2007
- Country
- US
- State
- Texas
- City
- Rusk
Hello,
My husband, Mike is currently in ICU and has been since May 19th. He had to be placed on a ventilator and the doctor wanted to cut it off or send him to a nursing home. I said no and have finally got the hospital to agree to bringing him home on a vent. Now, they tell me that I need to have at least 6 people trained on how to care for him at home and take vent training. I have 2 sons and a daughter in law that is a RN. I don't think I would leave him with just anyone. As of now he has a lot of fluid, but once its gone I am convinced he will walk again. The only symptom he has is a paralyzed diaphram. I know it will be a tough job, but I know I can do it. How many of you have people help in shifts. I know that if I have appointments or need to shop my daughter in law will stay with him. I can nap when he does and I think I can do it. I have been giving him total care at the hospital for 10 days now and together we have managed to do everything. Please give me suggestions on being at home on a vent and any issues that I might consider.
God Bless,
Zina
My husband, Mike is currently in ICU and has been since May 19th. He had to be placed on a ventilator and the doctor wanted to cut it off or send him to a nursing home. I said no and have finally got the hospital to agree to bringing him home on a vent. Now, they tell me that I need to have at least 6 people trained on how to care for him at home and take vent training. I have 2 sons and a daughter in law that is a RN. I don't think I would leave him with just anyone. As of now he has a lot of fluid, but once its gone I am convinced he will walk again. The only symptom he has is a paralyzed diaphram. I know it will be a tough job, but I know I can do it. How many of you have people help in shifts. I know that if I have appointments or need to shop my daughter in law will stay with him. I can nap when he does and I think I can do it. I have been giving him total care at the hospital for 10 days now and together we have managed to do everything. Please give me suggestions on being at home on a vent and any issues that I might consider.
God Bless,
Zina