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Are there any neurosurgeons or infectious disease doctors on here
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:29 pm
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:29 pm
I have a question if so. Just had brain surgery 9 days ago and am trying to get home health care ,but my iv antibiotics are supposed to go for 6 weeks..I just wanted to know if this vank or bank antibiotic can be done from home every 8 hours. The other thing I'm talking can get administered intra muscularly.
Also,is there a chance that they will cut the vank early based on my blood work ,which is getting better and better.
To be clear ,it was an abscess infection that they got 5MLS of yellowish pus off of. I had 3 seizures and couldn't speak more then one word at a time ,if that.my left arm was basically paralyzed but I'm fine now after the surgery ,I'm close to perfect now.
I just want out of this nursing home where I have to do the ivs. They say its cuz of my pick line and they don't want to send me home with it...
Any info on finding a way to do home care is what I'm after. Thanks and sorry so long
Also,is there a chance that they will cut the vank early based on my blood work ,which is getting better and better.
To be clear ,it was an abscess infection that they got 5MLS of yellowish pus off of. I had 3 seizures and couldn't speak more then one word at a time ,if that.my left arm was basically paralyzed but I'm fine now after the surgery ,I'm close to perfect now.
I just want out of this nursing home where I have to do the ivs. They say its cuz of my pick line and they don't want to send me home with it...
Any info on finding a way to do home care is what I'm after. Thanks and sorry so long
This post was edited on 7/25/20 at 4:30 pm
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Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:31 pm to Tigerpride18
You need to speak with a social worker at the facility — they can relay the orders to home health companies and the company can say yes they can or no they can’t provide the service.
I mean your doctor can too — hell have to write the orders but social worker can get the ball rolling. DON should also be able to tell you if it’s been done before.
And glad you’re better.
I mean your doctor can too — hell have to write the orders but social worker can get the ball rolling. DON should also be able to tell you if it’s been done before.
And glad you’re better.
This post was edited on 7/25/20 at 4:32 pm
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:32 pm to Tigerpride18
Fap every 15 minutes for a month.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:32 pm to Tigerpride18
Hold on. Paging dukke v
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:32 pm to Tigerpride18
You not leaving a medical facility with a pic line
Also, antibiotics that strong IM would be very unpleasant
Have patience before you cause a new and potentially worse problem with infection
Also, antibiotics that strong IM would be very unpleasant
Have patience before you cause a new and potentially worse problem with infection
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:33 pm to Tigerpride18
quote:
Are there any neurosurgeons or infectious disease doctors on here
This is the OT. Who isn’t one?
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:34 pm to Tigerpride18
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They say its cuz of my pick line and they don't want to send me home with it...
bullshite. Had a picc line in my chest for well over two years. They have small portable IV, battery power pumps. Had a nurse come in twice a week to clean and change the bandages.
Good luck.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:35 pm to Tigerpride18
So owlfan can have a stickied gofundme but you can’t
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:36 pm to Tigerpride18
I'm no doctor,but I'm glad your procedure went well and you are recovering.
Being in a nursing home would suck balls,but at least it's a short term situation.
I hope things continue to go well for you.
Being in a nursing home would suck balls,but at least it's a short term situation.
I hope things continue to go well for you.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:36 pm to Tigerpride18
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This post was edited on 11/2/23 at 10:35 pm
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:36 pm to tiger91
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You need to speak with a social worker at the facility — they can relay the orders to home health companies and the company can say yes they can or no they can’t provide the service. I mean your doctor can too — hell have to write the orders but social worker can get the ball rolling. DON should also be able to tell you if it’s been done before. And glad you’re better.
This, best info.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:43 pm to Tigerpride18
The surgeon was your Mother, right?
I do not know the answer, but tiger91 has good advice.
Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery!
I do not know the answer, but tiger91 has good advice.
Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery!
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:45 pm to Tigerpride18
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They say its cuz of my pick line
I had a pic line in for 6 weeks because of an infection in my spine. I did the treatments myself and a nurse visited once a week.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:47 pm to Walt OReilly
quote:I still might die, hang on that happy thought and maybe you'll be less bitter
So owlfan can have a stickied gofundme but you can’t
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:49 pm to Tigerpride18
You can definitely be home with a home health nurse administering vancomycin in a picc line. And they will keep you on it for at least 6 weeks even if you feel great and the labs are fine.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:54 pm to OWLFAN86
I don’t want you to die
I just think you’re a prick
I just think you’re a prick
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:55 pm to Tigerpride18
If you are getting Vancomycin or “Vanc” you most certainly can and will need to keep your PICC line. Vancomycin has a pH of 3.9 and is considered a vesicant. It is not something you give IM, most facilities won’t give it in a peripheral IV you need a central line (PICC is a central line).
Your case manager can set you up with a home health nurse who is trained to access and infuse medications, or if you are comfortable enough you can do it yourself, however dressing changes, etc require aseptic technique.
ETA: Another thing to consider is if you are near a compounding pharmacy, you should be able to get a larger dose and store it in a fridge. They can compound it up to 1.5 grams/dose so you can take it Q24 rather than Q8 although there are other determinants. Be sure to take probiotics it is a strong broad-spectrum and it’s easy to end up with c-diff and that is no bueno.
Your case manager can set you up with a home health nurse who is trained to access and infuse medications, or if you are comfortable enough you can do it yourself, however dressing changes, etc require aseptic technique.
ETA: Another thing to consider is if you are near a compounding pharmacy, you should be able to get a larger dose and store it in a fridge. They can compound it up to 1.5 grams/dose so you can take it Q24 rather than Q8 although there are other determinants. Be sure to take probiotics it is a strong broad-spectrum and it’s easy to end up with c-diff and that is no bueno.
This post was edited on 7/25/20 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:56 pm to fishfighter
quote:
This, best info
It's not often that I'm helpful on this board -- I'm best at taking care of my kids and husband. Which means I can make a mean sammich!!
Seriously, happy to help.
Fish I hope you're doing well.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:57 pm to OWLFAN86
quote:
I still might die
This MF thinks that he might be immortal
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:57 pm to Walt OReilly
quote:you just haven't met me
I just think you’re a prick
I'm incredibly charming
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