Back in the PICU

My Spin For Kids campaign. Thank you.

Liam was moved to PICU - the "serious" ICU (new building, flower elevators, 4th floor).  PICU, for those who have short memory, like me, is where only 3 are allowed in the room at one time, you MUST WASH YOUR HANDS before entering the secretary-controlled door.  The reasons for the move are:

• An infection was discovered in her dialysis lines.
• Her blood pressure was too low (but got better since she got into PICU).
• She had high fever.

The biggie from the above is the low blood pressure.  She was moved to PICU for closer observation more than anything else.  They don't treat her here any differently than in TICU - our regular floor.  Well, since Liam arrived in PICU her condition improved.  The blood pressure is a-ok, except for periodical drops.

Anyway, this is where she is as I'm writing these words Tuesday evening.

About the infection:
Liam has a very weak and vulnerable immune system.  Every time she's hooked up to the dialysis machine, the risk goes up; every time she's being cath'd, the risk go up; every time we pet her and kiss her, the risk goes up. 

Therefor:  FROM NOW ON, ANYBODY WHO VISITS LIAM MUST WASH THEIR HANDS THOROUGHLY - whether at home or the hospital.  TRY NOT TO KISS HER OR TOUCH HER MORE THAN NECESSARY, PLEASE.  At the same time, we still want her to feel the love that surrounds her.  Thanks for the cooperation.