Kristan to Littleton Hospital

The DaVita dialysis center just called me at work. Kristan's fistula (the beefed-up vein in her arm which provides dialysis access) is clogged, again. It has already failed 2-3 times this year alone, and it's supposed to be good for years after a repair. She has been losing weight the past few weeks, and with the C.diff, maybe she's too dehydrated for it to work. They want me to pick her up and take her somewhere (where?! Who's open now?!) to get it fixed. But the Azura Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) is in control of her care and transportation right now. I told them to call Azura, but now I can't stop shaking from the adrenaline. Waiting for the next phone call...

Update 730pm: The DaVita dialysis people consulted with the Azura SNF people, who told them to call an ambulance and transport her to Littleton Hospital. They should check her potassium (the biggest factor for needing dialysis) and decide what to do after that. Should be at the hospital by 8:30.

Update 830pm: The good news is, she was in good spirits when I got here. The blood test for potassium showed that she doesn't need Dialysis urgently. They'll keep her overnight, since the fistula repair people only work days. She's also eating, and keeping it down so far, so that's good news too. I'm going home to take the dog out and then get some sleep. — with Kristan Attardi Hushing at Littleton Hospital ER.