Thursday, 03/06

Prayers for Caren: Infection - probably a UTI - awaiting results. Seems like some CNA's need a refresher course on peri-care. So far we have avoided pneumonia, colds, flu, etc. As a family, we stay away if ill, or wear a mask if questionable. I'd hate to think that someone else's negligence could present a set-back for Caren. Also, when just becoming a little more mobile, and having to trot to the potty every 20 minutes - not fun. Sighs. Gotta pray this girl home, 
      Urinary Tract Infections may be particularly dangerous because they can lead to bacteremia − bacteria in the blood stream − and may result in transferring the patient to a hospital temporarily. 

      "Unhygienic Practices. Most of the time, UTI reflects the hygiene of the person [doing the peri-care; ie, CNA's].  . . .  Many women [aides]  fail to understand the proper way to clean the perineum. The correct way should be from the urinary meatus/ vagina down to the anus, and not the other way around. The reason why it should not be the reverse is because the causative agent for most cases of UTI, E. coli, is found in the intestines including the anus. With direct transfer of these bacteria from the anus to the urinary meatus, UTI is most likely to happen."   
      As personable and capable as these CNA's wish to be, I pray that someone's negligence hasn't caused Caren undue trouble.

March 10, 2014

UTI confirmed.  As Caren fights this infection, she suffers a setback.