Help Mama Elvira in her Fight Against Lung Cancer

(This covers updates from May 13-15, 2021.)Mama Elvira cannot sustain normal breathing without the BiPAP machine.After multiple tests for several days, the attending pulmonologist concludes that she is already a carbon dioxide retainer which results in chronic breathing difficulty. Her breathing would need to be supported by the BiPAP machine. . . . .

(This covers updates from May 10-12, 2021.)Mama Elvira has been improving steadily as noted by the attending pulmonologist. However, she still depends on ventilator support but will be attempted to get weaned off again today. If vital signs stay normal, she may be transferred to a regular room.They found excess. . . . .

Today (Mother's Day) is Mama Elvira's 7th day in the ICU and 9th day in the hospital. She is mostly awake during the day. The doctor noted that this is a good sign. Another chest x-ray will be performed to further assess the status of her pneumonia. Her last chest. . . . .

Mama Elvira's intubation has been removed but her breathing remains to be supported by a Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BPAP) machine. Unfortunately, her carbon dioxide level increased again and she may have to be reintubated if this remains elevated.New antibiotics were prescribed for the staphylococcal bacteria found in her sputum.. . . . .

Mama Elvira's condition continues to improve. Today, she requested the daily newspaper and a thick sweater. She communicates to the nurses by writing. The attending physician is currently trying to wean her off completely from the ventilator. As of 8:30 PM, she has managed to breathe on her own for. . . . .

Mama Elvira is still weak but her progress is steady. Her dependence on ventilator support was further decreased today.On our 7th day in the hospital, our running bill has reached around Php 300,000 (after the senior citizen discount).After only two days, our second Php 50,000 deposit was all spent. A. . . . .

Mama Elvira's condition is stable.Her chest x-ray results showed signs of clearing of pneumonia. However, other x-ray findings require further tests that cannot be performed yet at this point due to her condition.She is gradually being weaned out from ventilator support.She is still intubated and her oral nutrition is supported

Mama Elvira's infection levels in the body have gone down overall. She is improving steadily. Her potassium level is still low but this is being managed by medications.She is responsive despite being intubated.She also had another chest x-ray to evaluate the status of her pneumonia. Results will be available tomorrow.. . . . .

Mama Elvira's condition has stabilized.Her vital signs are now all normal. These include blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and body temperature. She is lucid and responds with gestures to nurses' instructions. She is still being treated with potent antibiotics for her pneumonia and medications for stroke. An