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CaringBridge.org – francescafrisone: “5pm We had a major set back today. Francesca has acute renal failure. Her kidneys stopped functioning. They sustained an injury most likely from the long time on the heart-lung machine during surgery and the aggressive diuresis afterwards. She has not urinated so her body is building up with toxins. Her BUN is 113, creatine 3.3, K 6. The nephrologist, Dr. Brophy, recommended peritoneal dialysis and is currently placing the catheter now. The main concern is getting her blood levels down. Secondly, he will be able to assess if there is permanent damage to her kidneys. His initial impression is that it is temporary but it could take 2 days to 2 weeks for her kidneys to function again. The dialysis itself does not make her urinate, it just gets rid of the waste products another way. An elevated BUN could also be contributing to her decreased responsiveness.”

Hail Mary, Full of Grace
The Lord is with Thee,
Blessed Art thou amongst women,
and Blessed is the fruit of they womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God
Pray for us Sinners,
Now and at the hour of our Death, Amen.

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