Dad had a pretty rough night last night and was still struggling this morning with problems with poor blood oxygenation and low blood pressure. The doctors had to increase the FiO2 on his ventilator to 80% and put him on an IV of norepinephrine to increase his blood pressure.

Dad's renal specialist, Dr. Dhukal, was in the room when my mother and I went in to see Dad this morning. Dr. Dhukal said he was recommending that they insert a "port" into Dad's groin and put him dialysis. My mother signed the consent forms and this will be done this afternoon.

At about 11:00 AM, my mother and I met with Dr. Shelley, the Head of Infectious Diseases at Highland, to discuss Dad's diagnosis, condition, and treatment. The meeting with Dr. Shelley was nothing short of spectacular. We covered all aspects of Dad's case including the details of his condition, what was being done diagnostically to confirm what kind of "bug" is infecting him, and the detailed thought process behind the diagnostic process and treatment he is receiving. Dr. Shelley said he had tried to contact Dr. Richardson in Toronto twice and had left messages, but had not yet spoken with her. We are now reassured that things are moving as fast as they can and in the right direction and we are very happy with the quality of care Dad is receiving.