My Dad is going to be 93 in January. He has atrial valve problems, a pacemaker, vascular dementia, history of strokes and heart attacks. He is in a nursing home because of his delusions and refusal to let anyone into his home to help him.
Last week he tested positive for Covid. 4 days later he had an “incident” where he stopped responding and stared off into space for 3 minutes. After a doctor’s virtual visit he was transported to the ER, then admitted to the hospital for IV treatment for an upper respiratory infection.
One day later he was sent back to the SNF. He also had a UTI that the hospital failed to inform the nursing home and so he was not getting medication for that for a day.
after less than 24 hours at the SNF he was transported back to the hospital because his O2 kept falling.
My question is can UTI’s cause O2 levels to fall? With the Covid mixed in to the mix?
I hate to keep calling the hospital for updates because he is on a Covid floor and they are very busy. He also has never allowed anyone to put DNR on his records, Does that mean they would intubate him?
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When my LO was diagnosed I stated that I preferred that she NOT be hospitalized and NOT be intubated, and although there was language in her paperwork that supported my request, it was clear to me that the decision had been based on my request. I also asked during that conversation if she should be placed on hospice, but that didn’t become necessary.
My LO’s residence had accessible oxygen, but were not equipped to perform intubation. She recovered after being ill for about 3 weeks, and tested virus positive for over 3 months longer.
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I can’t answer your questions. Others may be able to.
Will keep you and your dad in my thoughts.