Pleurodesis

There's your 5 dollar word for the day!

Here's some more info on it from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleurodesis. I realize this isn't the most authoritative resource on the Web, but the information I've found there is generally the type that helps me understand the basics. Anyway.................

Dr. Jezioro explained Saturday that this is what was planned, and it was done today. The chest tube is still in to drain whatever fluid remains, but they're hoping that the Pleurodesis will prevent any additional fluid from accumulating.

I asked if she's eaten anything, and she said not much, but they did give her a drug that would hopefully increase her appetite. Lynn said she has consumed some type of fortified milkshake, and will hopefully eat more tomorrow.

I asked about a feeding tube, or when it would be critical to do something more, and she said that while that's an option, there's a lot more they can do in the meantime. She said there's even some type of nutrition they can introduce through the IV, so one way or another they'll make sure she gets some nourishment.