Nitram in critical care
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Re: Nitram in critical care
I'm somewhat uncomfortable getting into a lot of speculation regarding Nitram, but liver dialysis has had FDA approval for acute liver failure since 2005 although in many ways it's still experimental. It can not sustain life for as long a time as renal dialysis can so it's considered a bridge to either transplant or, for some conditions, to self-recovery. I don't know if UVA has a "liver dialysis" capability but they do have a liver transplant center as well as renal dialysis.
Of course, I don't know exactly what's up with Nitram, but combined liver/renal failure is potentially reversible so really there is good reason to hope for recovery despite the seriousness of the situation, "recovery" meaning a return to where he was before this recent acute episode started. A transplant would likely solve the many problems associated with liver failure although, of course, transplantation brings its own set of on-going issues. The problem is, of course, the time required for a suitable organ to become available. And the cost.
I wish Nitram and Tevar all the best and I hope he can return home soon.
Of course, I don't know exactly what's up with Nitram, but combined liver/renal failure is potentially reversible so really there is good reason to hope for recovery despite the seriousness of the situation, "recovery" meaning a return to where he was before this recent acute episode started. A transplant would likely solve the many problems associated with liver failure although, of course, transplantation brings its own set of on-going issues. The problem is, of course, the time required for a suitable organ to become available. And the cost.
I wish Nitram and Tevar all the best and I hope he can return home soon.
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I wish you both the best of luck.
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Aw, crap.
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My thoughts are with you both tonight. All the best wishes and good luck I can will you is yours.
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That's terrible news - hang in there Nitram!
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Ouch, that doesn't sound pleasant. I wish you both the best and hope things improve.
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Nitram, hang in there.
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Hopefully everything will turn out well.
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Same here. Best of wishes, Nit and Her Ladyship.
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Well fuck.
My love goes out to the both of you. I really wish there was more I could do or say...
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And here I was, hanging out hoping for there to be some good news in the latest update...
This fucking sucks.
Let's hope Nitram can pull through OK.
This fucking sucks.
Let's hope Nitram can pull through OK.
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Any updates?
And damn, he never seems to get any luck.
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Let's see... 4-5 hours for Tevar to drive to the new location.. .then of course she'll want to see him... you know, I'm presuming that since we haven't heard from her she's with him, which is more important than updating us quickly.
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I hope Nitram pulls through alright.
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So do we all. My thoughts are with you guys...
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Does anyone have Tevar's phone number? I have a friend who lives relatively near Charlottesville who's currently unemployed and I got her to agree to go there and just do things for Tev if she wants it, like get her stuff from the store and so on since she'll probably be living in hospital waiting rooms for the next few days... Since it's all I can really do I've been pulling favours to set that up but I need to get in touch with Tevar and see if she wants the help.
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Multiple organ failure is never a good thing. I hope Sir Nitram pulls through OK, and I wish you both the best of luck.
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My best wishes to you both. Haven't been online since Saturday morning and only saw this thread now.
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Re: Nitram in critical care
I hope things turn out okay, keep us informed on his condition.
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Come on Nitram, pull through!
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I thought Nitram was too plain contrary to just up and die on us.
Anyway, to add to the voices in this thread, get better soon, Nitram.
Anyway, to add to the voices in this thread, get better soon, Nitram.
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Damn. I really hope he pulls through. If I didn't live on the other side of the country I'd go see him. Get well soon, Nitram.
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Good grief, I thought he was just out of the hospital and now he's back in. Good luck Mr. & Mrs.
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Hope all goes well. Best wishes to the both of you.
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Re: Nitram in critical care
His kidney function is improving and he's no longer in intensive care, Tevar reported on LibArc. She's under the care of the local SCA and has a hotel with Nitram's mother. The liver docs will be by tomorrow to check on the condition of its liver but it isn't bad enough to keep his life in immediate danger right now.
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