[nfbmi-talk] More Background FW: [msb-alumni] Re: Rob Moses Update

[Fred Wurtzel]

Hello,

Here is a little more background on Rob's condition.

Warm Regards,

Fred

-----Original Message-----
From: msb-alumni-bounce at freelists.org
[mailto:msb-alumni-bounce at freelists.org] On Behalf Of Gary Wood
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2014 4:08 AM
To: msb-alumni at freelists.org
Subject: [msb-alumni] Re: Rob Moses Update

I will continu praying for Rob's healing and recovery.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John J Jacques" <kg7fa2 at juno.com>
To: <msb-alumni at freelists.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 12:18 AM
Subject: [msb-alumni] Re: Rob Moses Update


> Hi all, this came in on facebook about 4 hours ago!  Please continue to
> keep Marcia and Rob in your thoughts and prayers!
>
> During the past couple days, Rob had been agitated and trying again to
> remove  EKG
> patches/wires, oxygen and IV's, including the needle from his port. So,
> his hands/arms
> were gently restrained to protect them. Obviously, that was not ideal.
> Since it was
> previously agreed that Rob would not revisit the ICU, or be put back on
> ventilator,
> it was realized that nothing was worth being restrained for. It was
> decided yesterday
> (with Rob's input) that all unnecessary treatment and monitoring (lab
> draws, ABG's,
> EKG, blood pressure) would be discontinued. The oxygen will stay (when he
> allows)
> to prevent shortness of breath. Today, the 3 IV antibiotics were stopped
> as well.
> They haven't been as effective as hoped, and sometimes they cause
> "crummy" feelings
> too. The ultimate goal is to not inflict any discomfort at all, and to
> keep Rob as
> happy as possible. The term is "confort care" and has no time limit. Even
> tho' Rob
> said "home", that has been ruled not an option since 24/7 care is not
> available.
> The palliative care team is investigating possible transfer to another
> facility which
> has a more restful environment. We STILL choose hope and believe in
> miracles, so
> please, keep the prayers going strong. Marcia appreciates all the support
> and love.
> -Nicole
>
> Take Care:
> John
>
>
> John Jacques
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