More updates

9pm: Dale's potassium levels remains high. He is getting D10 (dextrose) and subcutaneous insulin every two hours to help lower his potassium. He has developed a bit of a rattle in his chest, so fluids have been discontinued and Lasix has been given to help relief some of the "over hydration" and hopefully lower his potassium more. He's still a bit disoriented, but his vitals remain good. He will be given another anxiety drug this evening at bedtime.

5pm: Dr. Karp (chair study at MD Anderson) called to discuss the difficulties Dale was having. He will consult with Dale's primary doctor here at Citizens.

3pm: Dale's blood pressure is back to normal. He's had 500 cc of Levaquin (antibiotic). They are really pushing liquids. Xanax for anxiety seems to be helping. Clear liquids by mouth. Seems a bit more lucide this trip.

1pm: Dr. Henry thinks Dale is fighting an infection either in his lung or kidneys. Chest Xrays this morning look like one of his lungs may be starting to infect. Urine had some bacteria in it also. Blood presssures are slowly creeping back up. Other labwork looks normal. Ativan for anxiousness. Antibiotics to cure whatever is infected. Probably in ICU until tomorrow, then moved to a regular room. We will be able to see him again at 3pm. I've spoken with the folks at MD Anderson several times today. They are sending their most recent lab results to Citizen's for comparison.

9am:Dale is having renal issues. They are pushing fluids. Potassium is elevated. Blood pressure is very, very low. He is dazed and confused. Waiting for brain MRI report. Urine output is being monitored. Not much fight in Dale right now.