Lovenox injection was NOT in the muscle! WOOO HOOO!!! (still DO NOT want a career in nursing, though).
Dr. Shires came in this morning and decided to get a CT scan since the hematoma is still VERY large (think medium Nerf football size/shape). CT revealed hematoma is beneath the surface of the skin and not in the muscle at all. Good that it's not in the muscle but bad in that the skin is getting very thin, shiny and beginning to blister which means they need to get the pressure off. He is discussing with Dr. Coker (Interventional Radiologist on call) to see if they can drain through IR. Problem is, hematomas tend to be thick (jello consistency) and therefore can be difficult to drain. But, if at all possible, he would like to avoid surgery.
Well, here they are to get him for IR...will post when I know results! Please pray IR is successful and they will be able to drain without any problems and give him some relief.
Much love,
Christie
PS: Please pray against depression....Ron has been VERY melancholy today
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