Adrian has had the central line since Feb 2007 for chemo & blood work all through the entire treatment process so that he doesn't need to be poked each time. It was a glorious day for all of us especially Adrian since the central line was officially removed from his chest meaning the end of the treatment! We arrived QM early this morning as Adrian was required to fast before the procedure due to sedation. While the doctor was preparing the forceps for the procedure, Mama casually mentioned Adrian has been fiddling the tube lately and that the cuff has been completely exposed. The doc then had a peek at Adrian's line and then suggested the line removal can be done quickly WITHOUT sedation!!! Yes - Mama was totally stunned and without much thoughts, the doc and the nurse have already begun pulling the line and nonetheless, Adrian was weeping! It was a bit scary to see doc skillfully pulled the tube using the forcep while cutting the tiny little skin attaching to the cuff. The whole procedure lasted less than 15 mins and everyone in the ward was so proud of our little Adrian, who wasn't given any sedation for the line removal AT ALL!!! Adrian then had some rest when Mama was busy getting prescriptions and paying hospital fees at different floors. Later, Adrian was all cheered up with the nurses as if nothing had happened... Well done, Adrian!!!
Mission Complete - Big thanks to this Hickman tube.
1 comment:
CONGRATS ADRIAN WHAT A STAR YOU ARE - YOU ARE SO BRAVE - SO GLAD ITS OUT! PRAYERS CONTINUE GOD BLESS AND PRAYERS SAMM AND DEQLAN
Post a Comment