It's me again. Two more things
It is not necessary to wear masks. If your dad is neutrapenic than HE should
wear the mask. Apparently the mask can only keep the germs contained for a
few minutes -- per our hospital nurse-and the mask is more beneficial for the
patient to wear once he leaves the room. Make sure you wash every time you
leave the room and all will be okay. The germs which will hurt you dad the
most are his own -- bacteria, infection, fungus-these you cannot do anything
to help him with. As long as you and your family are in good health, don't
wear all that stuff. It may do your dad more harm than good
-psychologically- I HOPE I AM NOT OFFENDING YOU.
Regarding platelets and blood products. My dads platelets stay around 9,000
to 16,000. He receives platelets often. blood is also essential.
I am sending the MDS handbook for your reading. Look for it.
Tonia
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