So the bloods came back at 2.4-no waiting allowed on this result. Straight to the Mater -where they know her case well and respond immediately. Quite the seasoned hospital patient, she packed her bags with heat pack (for relief for the cannula arm pain) phone and charger and the usual toiletries and comfy PJ's.
The line was huge but we got through within about 10minutes - bravo to the emergency staff.
No bed available, but taken in and given a bed as soon as possible. The bloods were tested again, and much to our dismay, the results were bad. 1.8K. This means straight to ICU.
Overnight stay with wonderful support and medical care, and out in the morning after a great top up of potassium. Results when discharged - 3.4. Normal is between 3.5 and 5.5, but we are thankful for anything above 3 these days.
On the way to hospital to pick her up, I received some great news. Instead of waiting on the long 3month waiting list, she is booked in for a life saving procedure - the PEG - in a fortnight. So great to greet her with this happy news.
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