A series of severe seizures this morning sent Vickie, by ambulance to Mt. Hood MC. After multiple tests and exams it was determined she needed more specialized care. She was transferred to Emanuel late in the afternoon.
The initial but not final diagnosis is an infection near the brain caused by her shunt tube or possibly some sort of gastro irregularity. It may take some time to identify the exact cause. Hopefully the nausea problem can be treated correctly for good this time.
As of late this evening Vickie had not awakened from her morning ordeal, so she was supplied nourishment by IV.
She is in the east ICU wing, which has very restricted visiting times.