Abby seems more alert today, she even started to harass Uno :) Still administering the full dose of painkillers (via food tube and intravenous)to help her manage the pain but cut down anti-vomit suppository to 1 dose per day. Also upped her water intake to 15 mls orally and 10 mls via feeding tube every 2-hourly.
When grooming her this evening, I discovered a little sore beneath her bandage that is wet, slimy, maroonish-red (dried up blood?) and gives off a slight odour. Brought her to ARC for a review as I feared that the feeding tube leaked or there is an infection. True enough, Dr Travis found a slight skin infection. He explained that this is quite common and prescribed a dose of anti-biotics to clear up the infection. The dressing was also changed to be less bulky and thick. Hopefully, this dressing will be more 'breatheable' and promotes healing.
I think Abby has developed a phobia for ARC. She started shivering the minute we entered ARC and clung onto me when Dr Travis wanted to carry her. She continued to shiver all the way home and fidgeted throughout the jab and feeding sessions. She is still feeling very much unsettled in her bed as I am writing...
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