Stahlke Adoption

Hazard

While Dad was eating lunch yesterday, he choked on a swallow of water. Thinking that more water would help, he took another big gulp which also went down his windpipe. The result was a horrible bout of choking. My mother was with him, but there isn't a lot that one can do to help. It was a frightening experience for both of them.

Besides not being able to breathe during the episode, which is terrifying, Dad is now at heightened risk for another round of pneumonia. The most common complication of his current medical condition is pneumonia brought on by aspiration. My sister read on the internet that the first 24-36 hours after aspiration are the highest risk time. Please keep my father in your prayers that he can stay clear of pneumonia. He's only been back at Sleepy Hollow since last Saturday.

posted by Stahlkes @ 1:54 PM