Dave's step-Dad, Quentin, is 88 and has had congestive heart failure for years. My MIL called the ambulance last night when he was unresponsive. He has pneumonia, a UTI, and his kidneys are shutting down. We were at the hospital most of today, and things don't look good; his bp is down to 70/48. When he was admitted yesterday, the dr. didn't think he'd make it thru the night. Poor Quentin is in pain, but giving him pain meds will drop his bp even more. I talked to the dr. and nurse in charge of his case and they say it isn't a matter of "if he recovers", it's a matter of "when the end will come". MIL and Quentin's son are deciding whether to go ahead with the pain meds, which will hasten the inevitable, or wait and see. This is a decision I would not want to make, ever.
I would appreciate it so much if you wonderful people could send some vibes to Dave's family. I'm praying for him to pass peacefully; I think that's all we can hope for at this point.
I would appreciate it so much if you wonderful people could send some vibes to Dave's family. I'm praying for him to pass peacefully; I think that's all we can hope for at this point.